Question

All of the following are examples of changes that helped ranching grow in Oklahoma except __________.
A.
the introduction of Texas longhorns, which replaced Herefords
B.
the growth of railroads, which allowed ranchers to use shorter drives
C.
the growth of single-site ranches, which made it easier to turn a profit
D.
the invention of barbed wire, which helped fence off ranches


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answers

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A. the introduction of Texas longhorns, which replaced Herefords

This option is the exception because Herefords were not replaced by Texas longhorns; rather, both breeds could coexist and were used for different purposes in ranching. The other options directly contributed to the growth of ranching in Oklahoma.