Question

After the Civil War, cowboys led cattle drives through the Indian Territory to __________. A. dairies in Colorado B. butchers in California C. ranches in Texas D. markets in the East and Midwest

Answer 1

At the end of the Civil War, Philip Danforth Armour an entrepreneur opened a meat packing plant in Chicago known as Armour and Company. 

D.Markets in the East and Midwest.

The Midwest is divided by the Census Bureau into two divisions. The East North Central Division includes Illinois-( Chicago), 

Answer 2

Answer:

D. markets in the East and Midwest

Explanation:

After the Civil War, the demand for cattle grew significantly. New markets had arisen, including the US army in the West, the Indians on reservations, miners and railroad builders. Moreover, the taste for beef had grown, and the railroads made transportation easier. These reasons led to the rise of cowboys, who led cattle drives through Indian territory to the growing markets in the East and Midwest.