Question

After the completion of the railroad, a major industry in the West was

Answer 1

the major industry would be ranching

Answer 2

Ranching

Step-by-step explanation:

The majority of the West turned into ranching because of the geographical condition. The railroads helped people to move to the West to start a new life. The Great Plains helped people to open ranch. Ranching became possible because of cowboys who helped by herding cattle, horses and by repaired fences and buildings(stables etc.).