Question

question 7 of 20
how did the railroad companies respond to the buffalo?

a. they paid no attention to the buffalo because the trains moved too fast for riders to see them.

b. they tried to sell buffalo hides to pay for building the railroads.

c. they paid people to kill the buffalo so the animals would not block the tracks.

d. they tried to save the buffalo because people would ride trains to see them.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Trains moving fast doesn't mean railroad companies paid no attention to buffalo; this is illogical.
• Option B: Railroad companies' main goal was building/operating railroads, not selling buffalo hides for funding.
• Option C: Buffalo herds could block railroad tracks, so railroad companies paid people to kill them to clear the tracks, which aligns with historical context.
• Option D: There's no historical basis for railroad companies trying to save buffalo for tourists; their focus was on railroad operations.

Answer:

C. They paid people to kill the buffalo so the animals would not block the tracks.