Why Did the Cattle Industry Experience Tremendous Growth in the Late

Multiple Choice

Why did the cattle industry experience tremendous growth in the late nineteenth century?

A) Ranchers were able to exploit black and Mexican cowhands.
B) A large number of male easterners became interested in experiencing the cowboy life.
C) The invention of the refrigerated railroad car allowed for meat to be shipped to eastern consumers without spoiling.
D) Foreign cattle producers stopped sending their beef to the United States.