In the 1880s,the open range cattle industry declined as a result of
A)Indian wars.
B)drought.
C)disease.
D)competition from Mexico.
E)changing consumer habits in the East.

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The open range cattle industry declined as a result of drought, which made it difficult to raise and maintain cattle on the range due to scarcity of water and forage. This led to overgrazing and a decline in the quality of the range. As a result, many ranchers were forced to sell off their herds or move their operations to areas with better conditions.

In the 1880s,the Open Range Cattle Industry Declined as a Result