EPISODE · May 17, 2022 · 23 MIN
End of the Open Range
from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner
Millions of dollars were spent raising cattle by ranchers, including Theodore Roosevelt. The 1862 Homestead Act opened the range for farmers which conflicted with ranchers. Windmills, the steel plow and barbed wire, along with severe winters contributed to the demise of the open range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Millions of dollars were spent raising cattle by ranchers, including Theodore Roosevelt. The 1862 Homestead Act opened the range for farmers which conflicted with ranchers. Windmills, the steel plow and barbed wire, along with severe winters contributed to the demise of the open range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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