Ranch

Definition

A business that keeps and raises livestock, such as cattle, using extensive grazing land.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

Railroads, cattle ranches and cow towns developed together rather than as three separate changes.
Revise: White American exploitation

1
Distinguish long drives from ranching: drives moved cattle towards markets, while ranches kept and raised cattle in a particular area.

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GCSE History · key term

A business that keeps and raises livestock, such as cattle, using extensive grazing land.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

Railroads, cattle ranches and cow towns developed together rather than as three separate changes.
Revise: White American exploitation

1
Distinguish long drives from ranching: drives moved cattle towards markets, while ranches kept and raised cattle in a particular area.

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