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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a.
The meat packing industry in Texas developed along with the cattle industry because there was a need to transport cattle as efficiently as possible.
b.
Railroad car refrigeration enabled the Texas cattle industry to grow.
c.
The Texas cattle industry suffered a major decline in the late 1880s due to widespread disease.
d.
A high demand for cattle in the East led to stockyards in St. Louis and Chicago.

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Answer:

b

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Question:

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a.

The meat packing industry in Texas developed along with the cattle industry because there was a need to transport cattle as efficiently as possible.

b.

Railroad car refrigeration enabled the Texas cattle industry to grow.

c.

The Texas cattle industry suffered a major decline in the late 1880s due to widespread disease.

d.

A high demand for cattle in the East led to stockyards in St. Louis and Chicago.

Answer:

B is incorrect

A is true

b is incorrect

c is true

d is incorrect

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