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Question 18 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

How did the expansion of railroads affect Indigenous peoples in the West?

Answer
A
They were displaced from their tribal lands.
B
They moved into towns with the new settlers.
C
They stopped farming and took railroad jobs.
D
They were forced to move to New England.

Explanation

Railroads brought more settlers, businesses, and mining into the West, increasing competition for Indigenous lands and resources. The government and settlers often forced Indigenous peoples off their tribal lands and onto reservations. Therefore, the correct choice is “They were displaced from their tribal lands.”

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