1. By: Takeba Dowden

2.  Spanish Origins- 1500’s- As cattle was moved from place to place breeds mixed and a new breed was created called the Longhorns.

3.  Mexican Independence- 1821- Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

4.  Civil War -1861-1865- It was caused by slavery, state rights and tariffs. It was fought between the North and South.

5.  Reconstruction- 1865-1877- This was a time after the Civil War where people spent their time rebuilding. It was also a great demand for beef during this time.

6.  The Cattle Era- 1865-1880’s- In Texas there are many cattle ranches and there are still many today such as King Ranch, JA Ranch, Matador Ranch, and XIT Ranch.

7.  Civil War -1861-1865- It was caused by slavery, state rights and tariffs. It was fought between the North and South.

8.  Closing of the open range- 1884 - The more Ranchers who moved to Texas the harder it was to graze land.

9.  Turn of the 20 th Century-1900’s- Demand of cattle shifted. Depending on techniques cattle in industry started to run more like a business

10.  Moving into the 21 st Century- 2000’s- Cattle ranching became a big business.