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Reconstruction

Question 3 • LHS Oklahoma History

What was a new source of revenue for the Cherokee Nation after the Civil War?

Answer
A
cotton farming
B
exporting corn
C
cattle trails
D
leasing grazing land

Explanation

After the Civil War, the Cherokee Nation earned new revenue by leasing grazing land to cattle ranchers. Ranchers used the land to feed and move large herds, paying the Cherokee Nation for access. The correct choice is leasing grazing land.

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