How did western settlers impact the bison population?

Question

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• Live bison were sent to other regions where they had not previously lived.
• So many bison were killed for sport that the species became endangered.
• Bison bred with cows so often that pure bison became hard to find.
• Bison herds migrated to new regions in order to find more grass to eat.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: So many bison were killed for sport that the species became endangered.

Western settlers, particularly during the 19th century, hunted bison in large numbers for their meat, hides, and for sport, leading to a significant decline in the bison population and eventually pushing the species toward the brink of extinction.