How did Ben Cartwright became a rich man?

Hi....

Ben Cartwright had nothing when he came to the West. he became a rich Man. How did he do that?
How did he get the lands? anyone know?

Hey,
this is a good question.
I think during that time the ranchers simply took the land and worked on it to harvest fruits and to breed their cattle. I think this land had no owner... or it was indiana land, so that every rancher could take it.

In the series it is often said that Ben worked very very hard to build the Ponderosa and to create this ranch of his dreams until it became what it is.

Adam4ever schrieb:

Hey,
this is a good question.
I think during that time the ranchers simply took the land and worked on it to harvest fruits and to breed their cattle. I think this land had no owner... or it was indiana land, so that every rancher could take it.

In the series it is often said that Ben worked very very hard to build the Ponderosa and to create this ranch of his dreams until it became what it is.

Thank you....Adam