Changing life of Cowboys

• What is one purpose of the session mentioned in the study material?

  To bust myths about cowboys
• How did the life of the cowboy significantly change?

  Through the development of distinctive equipment and working conditions
• What was typically included in a cowboy's kit during the long drive?

  A lasso, broad hat, leather boots, and saddle
• What role did the lasso play for cowboys?

  It was used for rounding up cattle and pulling them out of difficulty
• What type of hat was commonly worn by cowboys for protection?

  A broad stiff hat like the Stetson
• Why did cowboys wear heavy leather boots and chaps?

  To protect their legs from thorn bushes and snake bites
• What type of trousers did cowboys eventually adopt for comfort?

  Denim jeans
• Why was the saddle considered more important than the horse for cowboys?

  Because cowboys spent so long in the saddle that it became molded to them
• What were cowboys usually armed with during the long drive?

  A pistol and a rifle
• What were some dangers cowboys faced during the long drive?

  Stampeding cattle, wild animals, and conflicts with Indians
• How many cattle would cowboys typically drive to rail heads and ranches?

  About three thousand cattle
• How long could the long drive take?

  Between three and six months
• What was the role of the outfit leader during the long drive?

  To decide where to camp
• What supported the cowboys during the long drive?

  A chuck wagon with food, water, and a cook
• What was a common cause of conflict during the long drive?

  Not paying fees to cross Indian territory
• What was the typical monthly wage for cowboys at the end of the trail?

  Between 25 and 30 dollars
• What did cowboys often do with their earnings after payday?

  Spend it on drink, gambling, and women
• How did the lifestyle of cowboys change from the long drive to ranch life?

  From rowdy and unregulated to more orderly and regulated
• What was the spring roundup for cowboys on ranches?

  A time when cowboys fanned out to find and brand cattle
• What was the living condition for cowboys on ranches?

  They lived together in a bunkhouse
• What were the rules for cowboys living on ranches?

  They had to follow strict rules
• What social activity did cowboys try to organize on ranches?

  Local dances
• What are the key differences between the life of cowboys on the long drive and on ranches?

  • Long drive: Rowdy lifestyle, seasonal work, dangers from wildlife and conflicts
  • Ranch life: More regulated, year-round work, living in bunkhouses, strict rules
• How is the iconic image of the cowboy misleading?

  It overlooks the specialized skills and equipment required for the long drive
• What ultimately led to the decline of the long drive?

  The development of the cattle industry and work on ranches taking over
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