The Beef Bonanza of the late 19th century in Texas came to an end due to a combination of overgrazing of the open range, severe winters, falling beef demand, the introduction of barbed wire fencing and land ownership changes, and technological advances like wind pumps that enabled farming in previously arid lands. As a result, the era of open cattle ranching gave way to smaller, fenced farms and ranches.

2. Why did the Beef Bonanza come to an end? Beef Bonanza Causes of end of the Bonanza Consequences of end of Bonanza Barbed wire Wind-pump Open range Long-drive Cowboys Land ownership Experimenting Too little grass Beef demand fell Severe winter

3. Why did the Beef Bonanza come to an end?