Question

question 5 of 10
cities in the midwest became important centers for which of the following?
a. cotton farming
b. banks
c. cattle stockyards
d. mining

Explanation:

• Option A: Cotton farming is more associated with the Southern US, not the Midwest.
• Option B: Major banking centers were more in East Coast cities historically.
• Option C: Midwest cities (like Chicago) were key for cattle stockyards, as they connected Western cattle drives to Eastern markets.
• Option D: Mining was more prominent in Western or Appalachian regions, not the Midwest's main focus.

Answer:

C. Cattle stockyards