Using the maps, why did the "long drive" effectively end by the mid-1880's? A. Cattle ranchers moved further North

B. Southern states switched from agriculture to industrial economies

C. Railroads connected further South

D. Cattle became non-profitable​

Which options most accurately assess the impact of transportation improvements (e.g., railroads, canals, steamboats, transcontinental railroad) on the settlement of the west? ***(select all that apply.)*** a. they led to an increase in population density. b. they made it easier to travel long distances. c. they in establishing towns. d. they led to the development of the fur trade. e. they allowed for international travel.