Cattle

Question 1

Price of cattle West vs East?

Answer 1

West- $3-4 per head
East- $30-40 per head

Question 2

What transport was necessary for the success of cattle farming?

Answer 2

Railroads- cattle famers would trek to the terminus of the Missouri Pacific Railroad to send the cattle East

Question 3

How many cattle were transported 1867 vs 1871?

Answer 3

1867- 35,000 head
1871- 700,000 head

Question 4

How many million cattle were moved to Chicago between 1866 and 1888?

Answer 4

6-10 million

Question 5

Which decade saw the most growth in cattle ranches- what does this show?

Answer 5

1880s

Reliance on growth in infrastructure, industry and transport for significant cattle farming

Question 6

What % of cattle were killed from severe winters between 1885 and 87?

Answer 6

Up to 90%

Question 7

When were refrigerator carriages introduced?

Answer 7

1875

Question 8

How many sheep were in the west by 1900?

Answer 8

25 million

Question 9

Cattle in Colorado 1860 vs 1880

Answer 9

1860- none

1880- 800,000