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They were men who worked the cattle herds and took them to market. Many of the men were vets from the Civil War and they went west to look for work because after the war there was little work to be found in the East/South or were all ready there because they were part of the Union army fighting the Indian wars. All the way to the late 1890's the cowboy existed but as it got closer to the 1900's they were no longer as needed or replaced by something else.
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What made Americans want to settlers in Texas?
Because every things bigger, and better in Texas. Come-on we have the Dallas Cowboys.
Why do cowboys wear bandanas?
At one time cowboys used bandannas over their mouths and noses to keep from breathing in dust, or over their neck to keep from getting sun burnt. the style, of wearing it over the lower half of the face was popularized by bandits in western movies and it has since come to be a staple in the typical cowboy outfit.
How many cowboys in 1800's were black?
Between 5,000 and 8,000 black cowboys, mostly ex-slaves, are believed to have ridden the cattle trails between 1866-1896, about a fourth of the total number of cowboys.
What does vaquero mean?
A: the vaqueros were the first American farm hands also known as cowboys. They had started off good with the Indians and were best of friends but everything turned to worse when the cowboys started to kill all of the buffalo and had a huge fight and wonA: their cowboys
What number did Jay Novacek wear for the Cowboys?
84
Does Justin Bieber come from a family of cowboys and ranchers?
no
What year did the Dallas Cowboys come in the league?
The Cowboys joined the National Football League in 1960 as an expansion team.
Which country are Cowboys called gauchos?
Gauchos come from the pants that the cowboys of Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil wear. They refer to them as pampas.
When does cowboys vs aliens come out on DVD?
December 6, 2011 in a store near you.
Why did the cattle ranchers and homsteaders come into conflict?
conflict between the homesteaders, Indians, cowboys
What actors and actresses appeared in Cowboys Come Riding - 2008?
The cast of Cowboys Come Riding - 2008 includes: Raquenel as Vanessa Eduardo Elena as Pibe Alejandro Faugier as Otto Carlos Samperio as Lou Tania Selmen as Mesera
Do old cowboys live in a shoe?
yes they do because my old shoes have cowboys in them and they come out every night to gather dog hair for their beds and look for a high heel with a lady in it.
What stalwart defensive end played played for the cowboys?
For the Dallas Cowboys 2 players come to mind as stalwart defensive ends Jim Jeffcoat and Ed"too tall" Jones.
What is a 1958 Dallas Cowboys official team picture super bowl 6 world championship team worth?
A 1958 Dallas Cowboys team picture would be worth nothing, because it would be a fake. The Dallas Cowboys didn't come into existence until 1960.
How did the rivalry come in the between of the green bay packer and the Dallas Cowboys?
Ever since the Ice Bowl
How many times and against who have the Dallas Cowboys played in a superbowel?
eight superbowls colts def cowboys cowboys def dolphins steelers def cowboys steelers def cowboys cowboys def broncos cowboys def bills cowboys def bills cowboys def steelers
How did Mexican food come to Hawaii?
Probably with the sailors and cowboys. Hawaii has had cattle herds for many years- the first cowboys were Hispanic. The Hawiian word for cowboy is "paniolo"- frim Hispaniolo. They also introduced the guitar to Hawaii.
