The Men of the

West

By: Evan S. and Grant A.
 Where Did the
Cowboys Come
From?
Tradition originated in Mexico
1715-1725 they called Mexicans who herded
cows Cow-Boys
Bosses often said things like Fetch that cow,
boy!
 Clothing

Ordinary work clothes
Loose sleeve t-shirt
Buckskin pants
Cowboy boots
Cowboy hats
 Other Attire

Bandana
Chaps
Gloves
Jeans
 Equipment

Sometimes a pistol (Colt 45)
Rifle/Shotguns for game
Lariat (Rope)
Horse and saddle
 What Did the
Cowboys
Do?
Kept the ranch operating smoothly
Gathered bulls, longhorn, bison, etc.
Moved large herds across vast distances
Body punishing jobs
 Cowboy Symbols

Represents a spirit of independence and self-
reliance
Also represents, substance, strength, and
courage
Hats, boots, spurs, horses and belt buckles are
evidence of hard work, horsemanship, and
individualism
Important part of the English language, some
symbols are still used today
 How Long Were the
CowboysAround?
Predecessors of the cowboy date back to
colonial times
Started in the late 1800s and went out of
business in the early 1900s
Became popular in the around the middle of
their era
 Housing

Bunkhouse
Usually shared with large groups
Dirt floor
Maybe a stove or fireplace
Make shift beds
 Ranch Life

Some men worked for small families
Didnt earn enough for a family
teens or early 20s
 Injuries

Home remedies
Cuts treated with chewing tobacco
Broken bones were wrapped in paper