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. Railroads created a low-cost, efficient shipping network for manufacturers in the late 1800s, making this statement true.
2. Railroad expansion displaced American Indians, destroyed their hunting lands, and disrupted their traditional way of life, so this statement is false.
3. Railroad construction required clearing land, altering waterways, and introducing non-native species, which drastically changed the Western environment, making this statement true.

Answer:

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