[单选题]22.The state of Kansas is called the "Basket of America" because it ranks first in wheat growing flour milling. In addition, there are hundreds of cattle ranches（牧场）in western Kansas, some of which cover 50,000 acres. The state is larger than most states, but rather sparsely populated.
A In pioneer days, many settlers passed through Kansas seeking rich lgold farther west. Looking upon Kansas as a "useless waste of land," they refused to settle there. However, when Kansas joined the Union in 1861 as a free state opposed to slave labor, the population began to increase. Finally, the railroads helped to attract settlers by selling them inexpensive land.
B
C22.1 The state of Kansas is known chiefly for its____.
D A. rich lgold
E B. railroads highways
F C. cheap slave labor
G D. wheat meat
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