After the civil war, cowboys led cattle drives through the indian territory to a. dairies in colorado b. butchers in california c. ranches in texas d. markets in the east and midwest

D. markets in the East and Midwest

Explanation:

After the Civil War, the demand for cattle grew significantly. New markets had arisen, including the US army in the West, the Indians on reservations, miners and railroad builders. Moreover, the taste for beef had grown, and the railroads made transportation easier. These reasons led to the rise of cowboys, who led cattle drives through Indian territory to the growing markets in the East and Midwest.

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