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Chapter 17
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Open range | a large area of grazing land without fences or other barriers. |
| Cow town | a town or city in a cattle-raising area of western North America. |
| Joseph McCoy | famous for promoting the transport of Longhorn cattle from Texas to the eastern United States. |
| Persist | To endure to continue in the face of difficulty. |
| 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 meaning of cowboy. |
| Myth | Story or legend. |
| Cattle | Baby cow |
| William buffalo bill Cody | was an American soldier, bison hunter and showman. He was born in the Iowa Territory. |