Industrial Revolution Impact
The introduction of barbed wire revolutionizes ranching, making it more efficient and cost-effective for farmers. Meanwhile, the refrigerated train car sparks a booming interstate meatpacking industry, connecting cattle from Texas to Chicago. Despite the devastation of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, the city rebounds, thriving on the growth of mail order catalogs and its pivotal role in the meatpacking sector. This period of industrialization not only transforms the American West but also sets the stage for the rise of outlaws like Sam.In this clip
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86: Gunslingers & Outlaws (pt 1): The Second Industrial Revolution, Sam Bass & Billy the Kid
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