Why Was the Expansion of Railroads Significant to the Growth

Multiple Choice

Why was the expansion of railroads significant to the growth of the cattle industry?

A) As the railroads increased the ability to ship huge numbers of western cattle, more cow towns were established in the West.
B) The railroads enabled eastern cattle to be shipped west and feed the region's growing population.
C) The railroads opened up Mexico as a market for American meat.
D) Cowboys from the eastern states could now travel to the West to apply their expertise.
E) The railroads increased the industry's profit margin by eliminating the need for cowboys.