Industrialization contributed to advancing the cattle industry. In 1882, Gustavus Swift created refrigerated freight cars. This new invention accomplished all of the following EXCEPT
A) allowed beef to reach its destination unspoiled.
B) kept ice used for cooling separate from the beef.
C) eliminated unpleasant odors.
D) made it difficult to meet the increased demands for shipments of beef.
Answer: D
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