My Cowboy project

What I think I know about cowboys

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What I want to know about cowboys

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Cowboys of the past

Cowboys are called cowboys because they round up cows. At break time they eat and rest.

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Cowboys of today

The cowboys fed the horses before they ate. Then they rounded up the cattle. Some cowboys perform in rodeos.

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Did they fight Indians?

Yes they did! Most of the time they were peaceful but some times they would fight.

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Buffalo Bill

Buffalo Bill was a cowboy. He had a ranch show. His grave is located in Colorado at Lookout Point. As a 14 year old Bill Cody proved his courage and endurance when he carried the mail for the Pony Express. He saved his scalp by outriding a band of Indians.

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Cowboy Hall of Fame

This place might give you some ideas of some famous cowboys. The National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center opened in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1965. It is a good place to look for good cowboys! I'd like to go there some time!

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Cowboy tracks and trails

Maps,maps,and more maps! I've listed some trails that people used for cattle drives. The Shawnee Trail starts in Texas and ends in Missouri. The Chisholm Trail starts in Texas and ends in Kansas. The Western Trail starts in Texas and ends in Dakota Territory. The Goodnight-Loving Trail starts in Texas and ends in Wyoming Territory. The trail goes through Denver, Colorado.

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Difference between a farm and a ranch

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Cowgirl

A cowgirl is a girl cowboy. There is a Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas.

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What I've learned about cowboys

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