What technology brought about the end of the open range and large cattle drives in the American west? A. Gatling guns B. TNT C. Bessmer Process D. Barbed wire
Physics · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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The technology that brought about the end of the open range and large cattle drives in the American West is:
D. Barbed wire
Barbed wire played a crucial role in the fencing of open ranges, preventing cattle from freely roaming vast areas. As a result, it limited the need for large-scale cattle drives and helped to settle and privatize the land. The widespread use of barbed wire in the late 19th century contributed to the transformation of the cattle industry and the way ranching was conducted in the American West.