Growth of the railroads.The government gave the railroad companies huge amounts of land for every mile of track laid. This land was used to develop new towns and cities, greatly reducing the area of free pasturage available to cattle owners for their herd.
Increasing numbers of new immigrants. Many of these European immigrants set up as sheep farmers, which required much less capital investment than cattle farming. The sheep farmers fenced off their land, further reducing available free pasturage for cattle, and additionally denying access to vital water sources for the cattle herds.
He was a typical explorer. He would explore for three main reasons mother countries explored, gold, god and glory. To find wealth in spices and precious metals, to spread his catholic religion, and to find glory in his adventures.
Good judgment comes from CONSIDERING THE OUTCOMES OF YOUR DECISIONS.
In every decision making process, we need to consider the pros and cons of each option. The best option will be the one where its pros weigh more than its cons. Considering the outcomes will not only be done by thinking about how to attain the end-goal but also to know the effects of the steps we make in attaining said goal. An option might be beneficial at first glace but might expose negative side effects upon deeper analysis. Thus, good judgment must be practice to benefit not one but all.
He said his own opinion and not everyone did that, so he drawed attention.
