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What did white settlers do out West

Page history last edited by Mr. Hengsterman 10 years, 8 months ago

 

http://www.miningswindles.com/html/comstock_lode.html

 

 

Mining:  Gold, silver and copper!!! Between 1860 and 1890, $2 billion in gold and silver mined in the west

 

Cattle ranching

Western lands and open range proved ideal for :

 

a. Railroads opened up Eastern markets for beef


b Texas longhorns brought in herds of 3000 cattle from Texas to railhead towns such as Abilene and Dodge City

 

 

 

 

 

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