Cattle ranching was an important activity in the Indian Territory before the Civil War. Which of the following statements is true?

The western prairies of the Indian Territory provided good grazing land, so A is false. Although some Plains tribes had experience with horses and bison, it is not accurate to say all were experienced ranchers. The Five Tribes raised cattle and maintained herds under tribal ownership, making D the true statement.

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