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An important factor in range wars was the competition for grazing land between cattle ranchers and farmers. As settlers moved westward, the demand for land increased, leading to conflicts over water rights, land use, and access to grazing areas. This struggle was often exacerbated by differing views on land ownership and usage, resulting in violent confrontations. Additionally, the introduction of barbed wire further intensified these disputes by marking boundaries that ranchers sought to protect.