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What railroad contributed to Amarillo's growth as a cattle-marketing center in the late 19th century?

  • Union Pacific Railroad

  • BNSF Railway

  • Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad

  • Kansas City Southern Railway

Answer

The availability of the railroad and freight service provided by the Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad contributed to Amarillo's growth as a cattle-marketing center in the late 19th century.
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