After the completion of the railroad, a major industry in the west was

Ranching

Explanation:

The majority of the West turned into ranching because of the geographical condition. The railroads helped people to move to the West to start a new life. The Great Plains helped people to open ranch. Ranching became possible because of cowboys who helped by herding cattle, horses and by repaired fences and buildings(stables etc.).

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