Which of the Following Was Not a Reason the Days

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a reason the days of the open range and great cattle drives came to an end after the mid-1880s?

• A) The ranges were overgrazed and too crowded.
• B) Severe winters and dry summers in 1885 and 1886 caused severe hardships.
• C) The demand for beef declined as more people turned to cheaper food.
• D) The expansion of the railroads throughout the West cut across grazing areas.
• E) Cattle prices declined.

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