Question
How did westward expansion affect the buffalo population?(1 point)
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The buffalo population increased significantly
The buffalo population increased significantly
The buffalo were relocated to reservations
The buffalo were relocated to reservations
The buffalo population decreased to near-extinction due to intentional overhunting as a method of disrupting Indigenous ways of life
The buffalo population decreased to near-extinction due to intentional overhunting as a method of disrupting Indigenous ways of life
The buffalo were protected by federal laws as a way to preserve Indigenous ways of life
Responses
The buffalo population increased significantly
The buffalo population increased significantly
The buffalo were relocated to reservations
The buffalo were relocated to reservations
The buffalo population decreased to near-extinction due to intentional overhunting as a method of disrupting Indigenous ways of life
The buffalo population decreased to near-extinction due to intentional overhunting as a method of disrupting Indigenous ways of life
The buffalo were protected by federal laws as a way to preserve Indigenous ways of life
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The correct response is:
**The buffalo population decreased to near-extinction due to intentional overhunting as a method of disrupting Indigenous ways of life.**
Westward expansion led to extensive hunting of buffalo, significantly reducing their numbers and disrupting the livelihoods of Indigenous peoples who relied on them.
**The buffalo population decreased to near-extinction due to intentional overhunting as a method of disrupting Indigenous ways of life.**
Westward expansion led to extensive hunting of buffalo, significantly reducing their numbers and disrupting the livelihoods of Indigenous peoples who relied on them.