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Chapter 17
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Open Range | Unfenced land |
| Cow town | Settlement at the end of a cattle trail |
| Joseph McCoy | Founded Abilene,Kansas |
| Persist | To continue in the face of difficulty |
| Stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| Cattle Drive | The herding and moving of cattle over long distances. |
| Vaquero | Cowhand or cowboy |
| Myth | Story or legend |
| Cattle Kingdom | The region dominated by the cattle industry and it's ranches, trails, and cow towns |
| William Buffalo Bill Cody | A former buffalo hunter |