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Which new technology of the 1800 had the greatest impact on cattle ranchers on the great plains

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the rail roads helped them get things to each other faster and more effectively.
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Refrigerated Rail Cars.

Now cattle ranchers didnt have to do long cattle drives. They could slaughter the cows on site then just send the meat, still fresh, via the refrigerated rail cars.
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