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Explain the development and decline of the cattle industry The cattle industry once became a very profitable industry at its peak, but ended up in disaster. There were many factors which started the cattle industry. It all started from the longhorn cattle being brought to the USA from Europe at the end of the 15th century. By the early 19th century, cattle ranching was firmly established in Mexico, as they grazed freely on the open range. Vaqueros were hired to look after the cattle. In 1836 Texas became an independent republic as they went against the Mexican rule. The Mexicans left their cattle in Texas, so Texan farmers claimed it as their own. The cattle ranches began only small, but during the 1850's Beef became more popular, prices rose and some Texan ranchers became quite wealthy. In 1861 came the civil war between the northern and southern states. Longhorn cattle survived though and continued...

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