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Consequences of Barbed Wire Introduction in the Wild West

The introduction of barbed wire in the West in 1874 had significant consequences. It caused conflicts between homesteaders and ranchers and resolved the issue of a lack of timber on the Great Plains. The conflicts arose due to fencing disputes, while the lack of timber problem was addressed by the e

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American West Migration and Settlement Overview

Migration and settlement in the American West were driven by Manifest Destiny, push and pull factors, such as the Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Homestead Act, and Indian Wars. The journey was perilous yet successful, with challenges like lawlessness in mining towns, conflicts between ranchers and homeste

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