Which of the following stimulated the western cattle industry?
A) court decisions that allowed livestock to be transported across state lines
B) the discovery of precious metals, which made money available for investment in ranching
C) railroads and a population increase in the eastern United States
D) a decline in the amount of beef imported to the United States
E) dietary changes in the eastern United States
Answer: C
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a. true b. false