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.

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The expansion of railroads allowed large numbers of cattle to be shipped from the West to the East, leading to the establishment of more cow towns and driving the growth of the cattle industry.

Why Was the Expansion of Railroads Significant to the Growth