PDF-Summary: Cattle Ranchers

CHAPTER 14 LESSON 3 NameDate In the 1860smillions of longhorn cattle lived in TexasTheywere strong animalsThey ate grass and they did not need alot of waterCowhands made sure the cows did not run. Today’s Essential Question: How did the geography and natural resources of . the West . determine how . its people earned their . living?. Vocabulary . frontier – the boundary between . civiliza-tion. Chapters 8 and 9. Livestock and the Open Range;. Railroads Link Montana to the Nation. Chapter 8: Livestock and the Open Range. Montana’s Grasslands. Montana had excellent grasslands – winter snow not as deep or long-lasting as in Colorado & Wyoming, winds often blew snow off grasses, plenty of water & shelter.. Risk . Management. Dr. Curt . Lacy. Extension Economist-Livestock. University of . Georgia. Let’s talk about risk. It is NOT uncertainty!. It is the negative outcome associated with an unforeseen event.. Not Any More!. What. do . we. KNOW about the Great Plains?. What. do . we. KNOW about the Great Plains?. Great Plains. 1 In the early 1800s, settlers headed west across America toward the Pacific Ocean. When they reached the Great Plains, they kept right on going. Why? The Great Plains were treeless flatlands that rose gradually from east to west. The land was tough prairie sod (soil) held together by grass roots but was eroded by wind and water when farmed. Drought and dust storms were common in the summer, and there was always the threat of prairie fires. Rainfall was irregular, and other water sources such as streams were scarce. Its climate was harsh with freezing cold winters and hot, dry summers. Reports were sent back East that the land was unsuited for farming, making it not fit to live on by those depending upon agriculture for their survival. It’s no wonder this area was called the Great American Desert on maps of that time.. , . Ranchers. , and . Railroads. By: Crystal Chan & . S. ophia Chin. [c] sophia’s graphics & rightful owners of the following pictures. Mining Boom Brings Growth. With the admission of the state of California Union in 1850 the western boundary of American Frontier; an undeveloped area which reached the Pacific Ocean. Safe Practices: Working Around Dairy and Beef Cattle. Cattle Handling Safety Overview. General Safety Around Cattle. Show confidence when working with . cattle, . but be gentle at the same time. Don’t push, shove or strike a cow. Proudly providing wildlife and agriculture products and services to land and wildlife managers. The . ranching . industry has a major stake in how grasslands, rangelands, and tame pastures function and are . Develop & then Decline. ?. Starter: What do all these images have in common?. Challenge: . For each, expand with subject knowledge!. What . was . Cattle Ranching?. The ranches themselves were typically open ranges, unfenced land which was claimed by the rancher. Every open range would need a water supply. Often the boundaries between the ranches were the water sheds. . SS5E1 The student will use the basic economic concepts of trade, opportunity cost, specialization, voluntary exchange, productivity, and price incentives to illustrate historical events. . b. Explain how price incentives affect people’s behavior and choices (such as decisions to participate in cattle trails because of increased beef prices). . Civil War. , as many as five million longhorn cattle . Descendants of . old Spanish stock. , roamed wild in Texas . At first they were hunted only for their . hides. since there was no way to get them to markets in the East. Know the following names/terms/places:. . placer mining, quartz mining, Henry . . Comstock, vigilance committees, Leadville, Denver, . . long drive. Discuss the reason “longhorns” could survive the Great Plains.. Before we begin learning, please ensure that you:. Are standing behind your desk in silence;. Have your learning diary and pencil case on your desk;. Have a smart uniform.. Please be seated in SILENCE.. 1. To encourage migration West, the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railroad Act are passed resulting in the Transcontinental Railway being built making migration easier. Meanwhile, the demand for beef explodes leading to an increase in cattle drives and eventually the introduction of cattle ranching on the Plains. Cow towns create problems with law and order and there is conflict between ranchers and homesteaders. Meanwhile, conflict between Indians and US Govt increases as all of these changes lead to changes in the lives of the Plains Indians who are moved to reservations by force.. Modern US History Ch. 18, Section 1 Miners, Ranchers, and Railroads Growth in the West The Great Plains: the area from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains. Consist of rolling plains, dry plateaus, and deserts.