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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Open Range | Un-fenced land |
| Cow town | Settlement at the end of a cattle trail |
| Joseph McCoy | Was an Illinois businessman |
| Persist | continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure. |
| Stampede | a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals. |
| Cattle Drive | The herding and moving of cattle over long distances |
| Vaquero | Is the Spanish word for cowhand , or cowboy |
| Myth | Story or legend ; imaginary object ; invented story |
| Cattle kingdom | The region dominated by the cattle industry and it's ranches , trails , and cow towns |
| William Buffalo Bill Cody | Famous for the Wild West show |