Causes Of Re-Up For Cowboys

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How would you react if you had to drive thousands of cattle up north all the way across Texas? Starting in the mid-1800’s, cowboys would transport cattle up north. The job was so difficult, to the point where some cowboys wouldn’t come back the next year so, would I re-up next year? I wouldn’t re-up because of how long it takes, the lack of sleep, and Indians.
Firstly, I wouldn’t re-up because of how long it would take. The walk was 900 miles, which would take up to 11-12 weeks long. (Doc A) That’s a long time just for transporting cattle all the way from Southern Texas to Oklahoma.
Secondly, I wouldn’t re-up because of the lack of sleep. The cowboys would have awake for several days because cattle would be hard to control in harsh weather.

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