Question

The rise of the cattle industry a. made Chicago the fastest-growing city in the nation. b. made San Francisco the fastest-growing city in the nation. c. was also the decline of the agricultural industry. d. also saw a dramatic rise in international trade. e. saw the decline of the railroad.

Answer 1

a. made Chicago the fastest-growing city in the nation

Step-by-step explanation:

The Cattle Industry deals with the production of cattle for various different product manufacturing, such as beef, hides, dairy, etc. The rise of the cattle industry made Chicago the fastest growing city in the nation due to the amount of product they manufactured. This being the reason why Chicago has been called the "slaughterhouse of the world".