By the late nineteenth century, ranching was changing as________ .
A) ranchers were fencing off their lands
B) experienced cowboys abandoned ranches in favor of factory jobs
C) ranches were getting smaller
D) ranchers switched to farming corn
E) cattle shipped from Mexico became cheaper than American cattle

Question

By the late nineteenth century, ranching was changing as________	.
A) ranchers were fencing off their lands
B) experienced cowboys abandoned ranches in favor of factory jobs
C) ranches were getting smaller
D) ranchers switched to farming corn
E) cattle shipped from Mexico became cheaper than American cattle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ranchers began fencing off their lands with barbed wire to control their herds and protect their grazing areas, marking a significant change in ranching practices from the open range system.

By the Late Nineteenth Century, Ranching Was Changing As________