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How did the development of barbed wire in the 1870s change the cattle ranching industry? A.It allowed ranches to use public lands to their advantage. B.It helped create cattle trails to stop the construction of railway lines. C.It increased cattle injuries and tensions among people in the ranching community. D.It allowed owners of large ranches to enclose their territory, eliminating competition for resources.

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(D) Becuase it kept the cattle in!

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