Lesson 9 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPCowboys and Cattle Drives
Cowboys and cattle drives were important parts of the American West during the late 1800s.
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Cowboys and cattle drives were important parts of the American West during the late 1800s. Cowboys were hired to manage large herds of cattle that needed to be moved to markets. They rode on horseback and faced many challenges, including rough weather and difficult terrain. Cattle drives were long journeys that helped supply food to growing towns and cities.
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Cowboys managed large herds of cattle.
Cattle drives were common in the late 1800s.
Cowboys faced many challenges during cattle drives.
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