In 1874 hoseph F glidden recieved the first patent for barbed wire. Which statement BEST describes the effect barbed wire had on the western US?
A it stopped the expansion of the railroads
B it prevented farmers form acquiring more land
C it allowed more people to buy more land for their ranches
D it ended the ability to have long cattle drives throughout the region
1 answer
C it allowed more people to buy more land for their ranches