Question

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All of the following affected westward expansion after the Civil War EXCEPT:
a.
Ranchers needed large amounts of land to raise and graze cattle successfully.
b.
The soil was rich and moist and offered easy farming opportunities.
c.
The growth of new settlements brought opportunities for construction work.
d.
Land was cheaper to purchase on the frontier.

Answer 1

B: The soil was rich and moist and offered easy farming opportunities.

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Answer 2

B

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