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Ranches, Ranchers, and Cowboys:Question 4

What invention benefited both the rancher and the farmer, but
ultimately brought an end to the open range?
one:
Osteel plow
Owindmills
Orailroads
O
barbed wire

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Answer:

barbed wire

Step-by-step explanation:

Barbed wire allowed farmers and ranchers to enclose their land and protect it from grazing cattle, leading to the end of the open range as it restricted the free movement of cattle.

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