Question

Which of these was not a consequence of the end of free grazing?

The cattle industry in Texas was virtually destroyed as an economic factor.
Cattlemen had to buy their grazing land.
Cattle drives were no longer needed to get cattle to market.
Cattle breeds in Texas were improved.

Answer 1

The cattle industry in Texas was virtually destroyed as an economic factor.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cattle industry in Texas was not destroyed as an economic factor as this was not a consequence of the end of free grazing.

Free grazing is the system whereby cattle rearers are able to graze their cattle on any available piece of grass on the country.