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

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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.