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Chap9-indiansCattle
Indians, Cattle, Trains (1870-1890)s
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Depot | train station |
| Junction | A place where two or more rail lines meet |
| Locomotive | Train engine |
| Boom | A time of rapid growth |
| Stampede | When a herd of cattle becomes frightened and runs wildly. |
| Barbed Wire | Twisted wire with very sharp points |
| Round-up | When cowhands drive cattle into one area then separate them by hand (looking at the brand) |
| Brand | Designed burned into hide of cow |
| Open Range | Grassy plains where cattle were free to graze |
| Buffalo Soldiers | soldiers send to Texas to fight the Plains Indians |