USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

WESTWARD EXPANSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which group did westward expansion affect most negatively?
A
Native Americans
B
African Americans
C
European immigrants
D
Southern farmers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Native Americans had to adapt to the whites, which was difficult for them. Also, the extinction of buffalo affected them negatively and the domination of the whites disrupted their surroundings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: There were several negative effects of Westward expansion. First, many Native American groups, especially the Plains Indians, were hurt by Western expansion. White settlers desecrated the buffalo population, which the Plains Indians relied on for sustenance and survival.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tribes were also often underpaid for the land allotments, and when individuals did not accept the government requirements, their allotments were sold to non-Native individuals, causing American Indian communities to lose vast acreage of their tribal lands.

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