Question

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad affect Native American tribes? (1 point)
Responses

Increased tribal land ownership
Increased tribal land ownership

Improved tribal transportation
Improved tribal transportation

Destroyed traditional hunting grounds
Destroyed traditional hunting grounds

Created new trading routes

Answer 1

The completion of the transcontinental railroad primarily **destroyed traditional hunting grounds** for many Native American tribes. The railroad facilitated the westward expansion of settlers and commerce, which led to the encroachment on and loss of tribal lands, disrupting their traditional lifestyles and hunting practices.