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The Agricultural Industry

Question 7 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

Why were the Oklahoma and Indian territories considered good places to raise livestock after the Civil War?

Answer
A
They were not yet settled by white settlers or by tribes.
B
They lacked railroads and transportation routes.
C
They already had borders, boundaries, and fenced-off lands.
D
They had open plains that served as excellent food sources for cattle.

Explanation

The Oklahoma and Indian territories had broad, open grasslands where cattle could graze. Those natural grazing areas provided a plentiful food source and made the territories attractive for raising livestock after the Civil War. The correct choice is D, “They had open plains that served as excellent food sources for cattle.”

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