Black Cowboys
Who was a famous black cowboy?
Bill Pickett or Nat Love
What were two different cattle trails in the 19th century?
The Great Western Cattle Trail, The Chisholm Trail, Goodnight Trail, and/or Shawnee Trail
How long did cattle trails last?
20 years
Where did most black cowboys live?
Texas
How did cattle trails affect America?
They promoted major economic activity
Which part of America was buying most of the beef during the time of the cattle trails?
The East
What made being a cowboy a popular job for African Americans?
Black cowboys were not discriminated against like they were by people in the cities and farms.
What were the people called who helped in cattle trails?
cowboys and cowhands
How much was beef selling for on the East Coast?
$40 - $60
How many black cowboys lived in Texas?
10,000-15,000
How many cowboys herded cattle across the Great Plains during the 20 years the cattle trails were used?
About 35,000 cowboys
What eliminated cattle drives?
Railroads and Barbed Wire
Where were black cowboys treated best?
On the range
Why were cowboys herding cattle?
To get money
What was the #1 cause of death to a cowboy on the trails?
Drowning