Question

2 using sources 1 and 4, select two consequences u.s. legislation had on westward migration in the late 19th century. the u.s. congress abolished all native american reservations, allowing private businesses to purchase a majority of tribal lands. a native american tribal lands were formally recognized by congress, allowing tribes to remain on ancestral lands. b native american reservations were redivided into small areas, with tribe members forced onto less desirable areas. c u.s. congressional actions forced many farmers to become miners to meet economic demands. d settlers and railroads grew in number throughout the west in the late 1900s due to congressional legislation. e

Explanation:

In the late 19th - century, U.S. legislation like the Dawes Act re - divided Native American Reservations into small areas, displacing tribe members (C). Also, Congressional legislation promoted westward expansion, leading to an increase in settlers and railroads in the west (E). Option A is incorrect as not all Native American Reservations were abolished. Option B is contrary to historical facts as Native American land rights were often violated. Option D is not directly related to the impact of legislation on westward migration in terms of the main trends.

Answer:

C. Native American Reservations were redivided into small areas, with tribe members forced onto less desirable areas.
E. Settlers and railroads grew in number throughout the west in the late 1900s due to Congressional legislation.