Question

Which of these statements explains how barbed wire helped lead to growth in the Texas economy?(1 point)

Responses

Ranchers sold excess livestock to meatpacking plants.
Ranchers sold excess livestock to meatpacking plants.

Businesses such as textile factories opened up across Texas.
Businesses such as textile factories opened up across Texas.

Investors from outside of Texas looked at investment opportunities.
Investors from outside of Texas looked at investment opportunities.

Factories in Texas were reconfigured to make planes and ships.
Factories in Texas were reconfigured to make planes and ships.

Answer 1

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Ranchers were able to contain their livestock more efficiently and effectively with barbed wire, leading to increased production and sales of livestock, ultimately boosting the Texas economy.