Question
how did western settlers impact the bison population?
a. live bison were sent to other regions where they had not previously lived
b. so many bison were killed for sport that the species became endangered
c. bison bred with cows so often that pure bison b ecame hard to find
d. bison herds migrated to new regions in order to find more grass to eat
a. live bison were sent to other regions where they had not previously lived
b. so many bison were killed for sport that the species became endangered
c. bison bred with cows so often that pure bison b ecame hard to find
d. bison herds migrated to new regions in order to find more grass to eat
Answers
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The most accurate answer regarding how western settlers impacted the bison population is:
**b. so many bison were killed for sport that the species became endangered.**
Western settlers significantly reduced bison populations through hunting, particularly in the 19th century, driven by both sport and commercial interests, leading to their near extinction.
**b. so many bison were killed for sport that the species became endangered.**
Western settlers significantly reduced bison populations through hunting, particularly in the 19th century, driven by both sport and commercial interests, leading to their near extinction.