Why was it important for ranchers to brand their cattle??

so if some cattle run off the ranchers property other people and the rancher could identify them

Explanation:

d) eastern business owners and former federalists

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.