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How Did Ranching Affect Western Development?

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How Did Ranching Affect Western Development? Miners, ranchers, and farmers remade the land- scape of the West as they adapted to their new surroundings. The geography of the West was further changed by the development and expansion of a large and successful railroad industry that moved the West’s natural resources to eastern markets. What role

How Did The Cattle Industry Change Texas?

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How Did The Cattle Industry Change Texas? This expanded new markets for Texas cattle. Land was abundant and economic demand was growing. This led to the rise of the “cowboy system” of Texas ranching that has become instilled in American legend. Ranching required open ranges, periodic roundups and cattle branding, and management of cattle on