Unit Award Scheme

11852 AMERICAN WEST: CATTLEMEN AND COWBOYS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1at least two reasons why cattle driving beganStudent completed work
2how the weather in 1886-1887 affected open range farmingStudent completed work
3at least two aspects of the importance of John Iliff to the development of ranching on the PlainsStudent completed work

demonstrated the ability to

4use at least two sources to describe the way of life of the cattlemenStudent completed work
5compare the reality of a cattleman's way of life with the image of a cowboy portrayed by Hollywood, giving at least two differences.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 7 March 2011Level - Entry Level