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Which invention was most important in revolutionizing the meat industry?
air brakes
knuckle couplers
the Pullman car
the refrigerator car

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The refrigerator car — it allowed dressed meat to be shipped long distances without spoiling, enabling centralized, large-scale meatpacking (e.g., Chicago firms like Swift and Armour) and a national market for fresh meat.