Transcontinental Railroad
1. Central Powers
2. Allied Powers
a Cattle trail.
to transport troops and supplies all across the eastern portion of the country.
What was the Transcontinental Railroad used for?
to herd together a group of longhorns and drive them from Texas to Missouri and Kansas.
People and goods could now move much faster and easier across the United States.
Each animal is referred to as one head of cattle.
Many cities and towns begin to form around stops on the railroad line.
They were selling for about $4 each in Texas.
What was the cost of cattle in TEXAS?