The "beef bonanza" of the 1880s in Arizona, Colorado, and the Great Plains was driven by

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The "beef bonanza" of the 1880s was significantly driven by heavy investments from eastern and foreign speculators who saw an opportunity in the expanding beef market, rather than the demand from immigrants, the efforts of small ranchers, or the needs of Mexican farm populations. These investors poured money into cattle ranching, leading to a boom in the industry.

The "Beef Bonanza" of the 1880s in Arizona, Colorado, and the Great