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Account for the rise and fall of the Beef Bonanza
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Account for the rise and fall of the Beef Bonanza In the late nineteenth century, 1867-1887, the cattle trade boomed. The Cattle trade peaked the most during 1880-5. It made good money for some, but it lead to many clashes. From what simply started off as a left over from the Mexicans to the Texans, it created a moneymaking bonanza across America and overseas. Ranching cattle started in Mexico. Texas, which was owned by Mexico, began rebelling against Mexican rule and entered the USA in 1840. Most of the Mexicans were driven out of Texas, leaving their cattle behind. The cattle were extremely durable, making their numbers increase rapidly. Their cattle, made up of mostly Criollos cattle, interbreed with the English Longhorns, producing the beef that was to become the most famous breed in the world, the Texas Longhorn. During the 1850's, the beef demand increased and people...
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