Cattle ranching became increasingly profitable in the 1860s and gave rise to the lucrative cattle industry due to__________________.
A) a decline in beef imported from Europe
B) court decisions that allowed livestock to be moved freely across state lines
C) railroad expansion and population growth
D) investment funds made available by the discovery of mineral deposits in the West

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Railroad expansion allowed for easier transportation of cattle to markets all over the country, while population growth led to an increased demand for beef.

Cattle Ranching Became Increasingly Profitable in the 1860s and Gave