Question

source 2
1

• which statement explains how cattle kingdoms on the we

frontier were most likely affected by the changes in the
railroad networks shown in source 1?
a the development of railroad networks reduced the need for
ranchers and farmers on the great plains.
b the development of railroad networks started land disputes
between cattle ranchers and farmers.
c the expansion of railroad networks increased available land
for cattle drives and the open range.
d the expansion of railroad networks enabled ranchers to
transport cattle to the east and expand into new markets.

Explanation:

Railroad expansion in the American West allowed ranchers to efficiently transport cattle to eastern markets, eliminating the need for long, dangerous cattle drives and opening up broader commercial opportunities. Option A is incorrect because railroads increased, not reduced, tensions between ranchers and farmers. Option B is incorrect as railroads exacerbated land disputes, not started them. Option C is incorrect because railroads led to the closing of the open range, not increased land for it.

Answer:

D. The expansion of railroad networks enabled ranchers to transport cattle to the East and expand into new markets.