The origin of cowboy in the west

The title of cowboy in the west is inseparable from American cattle. Americans are descendants of European immigrants, and American cattle are descendants of European cattle. The earliest cattle in America were brought by European navigators when they discovered the new continent of America. At first, they brought Spanish cattle to the coastal areas of South America.

Later, a large number of European cattle were introduced to the North American continent from the West Indies. Since then, cattle have continued to breed and gradually spread all over North America, and many breeding grounds have appeared in various places.

By the beginning of17th century, the total number had reached 65438+ 10,000, making it a paradise for cattle.

The huge cattle herd naturally needs more people to manage, because there are huge profits, thousands of people begin to flock, especially young people, to find jobs in various pastures.

Among them, some are children of farmers in the midwest,

Some adventurous European immigrants, some retired soldiers, Mexicans from the border and young people who want to be independent from their parents are the prototypes of the original western cowboys.

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The Social Influence of Cowboys in the West

/kloc-At the end of 0/9, the East-West Railway was connected, cowboys changed careers one after another, and the lithe figure became less and less common.

With the development of transportation, the cowboy era was completely over by the beginning of the 20th century.

However, the end of the cowboy era contributed to the complete establishment of the cowboy spirit in the west.

With the spread of American culture to the outside world, cowboy culture has gradually taken root in people's hearts with the image of cowboy in literature and movies.

Cowboys' unique clothing, language, songs, entertainment, etc. It has been interpreted by the world and become a symbol of cowboy culture.

Unofficial history, the official history and legend of cowboys, has become an important connotation of American culture, inspiring generations of Americans.

The legend continues.