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To mostly protect livestock from predators (coyotes,wolves,ext) and in some circumstances (very uncommon) to engage in ranch wars with other cowboys. Unlike movies most did not use revolvers but used mostly lever action rifles or hinge shotguns
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∙ 13y agoHorses were easy to breed, fast, enduring and could carry heavy loads to a certain degree. Horses were most likely more preferable to cattle because they were faster. Hope that helped :)
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∙ 12y agoto transport the cattle from the ranches to another part of the country, they really didnt last too long, railways put them out of business, although they have always remained locally
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∙ 11y agoGreat herds of cattle grazed for miles on the open range. However when the homesteaders came to the plains turned grazing land into farmland and the cattle boom was over.
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∙ 10y agowhy did cowboys were boots
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What made it much easier for American settlers to move west?
railroads
What treaty were the native American forced to sign agreeing to move west?
Gentlemans agreement
What was the wild west about?
a wild place where some cowboys and cowgirls live.
How do Gauchos and American Cowboys compare?
i wish i new or i wouldnt be asking
What was true about American cowboys on the open range apex?
All of the above
How did the American west cowboys get their name?
idk.mkjio
African American cowboys in the west were?
African American cowboys were portrayed by writers as white men. Writers ignored the presence of black cowboys.
Why did the cowboys want to move west?
extremly cheap land and new opportunty
Why did the cowboys move west in the 1800s?
They were seeking work and adventure, and some wanted land.
What do the llaneros and rainforest peoples have in common?
they both lived like cowboys in the American west
Who in stories and songs came to be the iconic figure of the American west- the symbol of the rugged individualist?
the cowboys
Why were cowboys important in the West?
Because the price of the land in the west was cheaper.
How are North American and South American cowboys different?
North American cowboys use lassoes and South American cowboys use bolos.
What problems did the cowboys face in the American West?
the great god said we should never tal to dogs or aliens
Who in stories and songs came to be the iconic figure of the American West - the symbol of the rugged individualist?
The cowboy is the iconic figure of the American West, representing the rugged individualist who conquered the frontier. Cowboys have been romanticized in stories, songs, and films as fearless, independent, and skilled individuals who thrived in the harsh environment of the Wild West. Their image has come to symbolize American ideals of freedom, adventure, and self-reliance.
What are some names of African American cowboys?
what are some of the African American cowboys
What made it much easier for American settlers to move west?
railroads
