This export crop spurred growth in agriculture in the West during the late nineteenth century:
A) cotton
B) rice
C) corn
D) wheat
E) cattle

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Wheat became an important export crop in the late nineteenth century, particularly in states such as Kansas, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. This led to a boom in agricultural production and technology as farmers worked to meet demand for wheat from Europe and other parts of the world.

This Export Crop Spurred Growth in Agriculture in the West