Question

Which statement best completes this list?
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Most of the cowboys on cattle drives were European immigrants.
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Congress passed legislation imposing tariffs on imported beef.
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The need to process large amounts of cattle made meatpacking a major industry.
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The cattle industry was nationalized under the Department of Agriculture.

Answer 1

The statement that best completes this list is:

"The rise of the railroads facilitated the transportation of cattle to markets across the country."

This response aligns with the context of the other statements by emphasizing a significant factor in the development of the cattle industry and meatpacking.