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Chap9-indiansCattle
Indians, Cattle, Trains (1870-1890)s
Term | Definition |
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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 |