Changes in the cattle industry (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which decade did cattle ranching become incredibly profitable in the American West?
During which decade did cattle ranching become incredibly profitable in the American West?
1870s
What did the open range system allow cattle to do?
What did the open range system allow cattle to do?
Graze freely on public lands
What happened when ranchers reinvested their profits by buying more cattle?
What happened when ranchers reinvested their profits by buying more cattle?
Overgrazing occurred
In which year did a severe drought worsen the overgrazing problems?
In which year did a severe drought worsen the overgrazing problems?
1883
Why did beef prices plummet in the 1880s?
Why did beef prices plummet in the 1880s?
The market was flooded with cattle
What weather conditions characterised the winter of 1886-87?
What weather conditions characterised the winter of 1886-87?
Freezing temps & deep snow for months
What percentage of cattle died during the winter of 1886-87?
What percentage of cattle died during the winter of 1886-87?
At least 15%
What replaced large herds after the open range system ended?
What replaced large herds after the open range system ended?
Smaller, more manageable operations
What became more important than quantity after the collapse?
What became more important than quantity after the collapse?
Better quality cattle
How did the collapse of open range ranching affect homesteaders?
How did the collapse of open range ranching affect homesteaders?
Areas became available for farming
What mundane task did cowboys have to do after the open range ended?
What mundane task did cowboys have to do after the open range ended?
Mending barbed wire fences
Where did cowboys live after the open range system ended?
Where did cowboys live after the open range system ended?
In poorly built bunkhouses