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In History / High School | 2014-10-08

What marked the end of the Cattle Kingdom?

Asked by Schrieber661

Answer (2)

Corporate structure and frenzied investment/speculation, insufficent grass to support long drives, ranges were shrunk by railroads, severe weather in 1885-1887. The cattle frontier ended because barbed wire was invented, which replaced the need for cowboys. Weather also influenced the downfall, as blizzards trapped herds and droughts caused fire. These disasters destroyed land, and many animals were lost.\t

Answered by lewisbarker2002 | 2024-06-10

The end of the Cattle Kingdom was marked by the invention of barbed wire, the expansion of railroads, severe weather conditions, corporate investment, and conflicts over land use. These factors transformed cattle ranching from a free-range system to a corporate-driven industry. Ultimately, these changes diminished the traditional cowboy lifestyle and the significance of cattle drives.
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Answered by lewisbarker2002 | 2025-01-23

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