History & Social Studies

What impact did barbed wire have on the cattle drive?

US Western Expansion

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Last updated by Jill W on 22 Oct 19:03

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Answered by Jill W on 22 Oct 19:03

Barbed wire was responsible for the end of cattle drives. Eventually, the expansion of the railroads enabled cattle ranches to transport cattle by rail.