Question

determine if the statements about the effects of railroad expansion in the late 1800s are true or false. check off those that are true. the expansion of railways meant manufacturers could ship goods cheaply. the lifestyle of american indians living in the west was unaffected by railway expansion. the building of the railroads changed the environment of the west.

Explanation:

1. Railroad expansion in the late 1800s provided a more cost - effective shipping option for manufacturers, so the first statement is true.
2. Railway expansion in the West had a profound impact on American Indians, disrupting their lifestyles, so the second statement is false.
3. Building railroads involved land clearing, resource extraction etc., changing the Western environment, so the third statement is true.

Answer:

• The expansion of railways meant manufacturers could ship goods cheaply. - True
• The lifestyle of American Indians living in the West was unaffected by railway expansion. - False
• The building of the railroads changed the environment of the West. - True