Who was largely responsible for the idea of driving cattle from Texas to railheads?
A) William Hickok
B) Joseph G. McCoy
C) Charles Goodnight
D) Henry Comstock
E) Hank Chisholm
Answer: B
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A) too idealistic and unrealistic. B) lucky that America was so well prepared for war. C) uncompromising and blundering. D) forceful and inspiring.
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