Which describes one reason for the end of long cattle drives?

A.
New cattle ranches grew up in eastern states near major cities.

B.
After the Civil War, buffalo meat became more popular than beef with American consumers.

C.
Native Americans killed off the large herds of cattle on the Great Plains.

D.
New railroad lines across the Great Plains made it cheaper to ship cattle by rail.

Question

Which describes one reason for the end of long cattle drives?	
 
 A.
New cattle ranches grew up in eastern states near major cities.
 
 B.
After the Civil War, buffalo meat became more popular than beef with American consumers.
 
 C.
Native Americans killed off the large herds of cattle on the Great Plains.
 
 D.
New railroad lines across the Great Plains made it cheaper to ship cattle by rail.

cas_fangirl_14 · Answer

"New railroad lines across the Great Plains made it cheaper to ship cattle by rail" would be the best option, not only because of the reduced price, but because of the increased timing and efficiency.