The Real Story of a Cowboy's Life
cross a river at its low point
ford
Why did the cowboys sing songs?
to calm the cattle
During this time period, in this selection, what was the most common cause of death?
Being dragged during a stampede
What do we learn about cattle? ( how do they react to their surroundings?)
Cows are jittery
moving shaking
Jittery
The Real Story of a Cowboy's Life is an example of what type of literature?
Essay
How were they able to minimize gun violence?
Guns had to be kept in wagons. If one shoots another, trials, and if guilty hanged.
How did the cattle drives effect the homesteaders?
Ruined crops and spread disease
How would the author gather material to use in order to write this story?
Using materials from T Blue and C Goodnight, (their diaries and letters)
settlers who obtained land form the government in exchange for a commitment to a farm at least five years
homesteaders
sudden rush of panicked animals
stampede
