Which development helped make the cattle business on the Great Plains profitable? A. Native Americans developed a taste for beef and bought entire herds. B. Barbed wire fencing made it easier to drive cattle herds long distances. C. Workmen on the transcontinental railroad used cattle to pull heavy wagon loads. D. Growing populations in eastern cities greatly increased the demand for beef.

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lieutenantgeneral · Answer

A. Native Americans developed a taste for beef and bought entire herds.

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anonymous · Answer

Thank You. I believe the answer is B as barbed wire made the trails for the cattle and they were able to travel to the railroad .