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Chapter 17
Vocab
Term | Definition |
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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. |