The Transcontinental Railroads that opened up the West had a devastating effect on

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A cattle ranchers.cattle ranchers.
B Native Americans.Native Americans.
C merchants on the West coast who relied on trade across the Pacific for their livelihood.merchants on the West coast who relied on trade across the Pacific for their livelihood.
D U.S. soldiers who had just fought in the Civil War and were now transferred to the West to keep the peace

Answer 1

The Transcontinental Railroads that opened up the West had a devastating effect on B. Native Americans. The construction of the railroads led to the displacement of Native American tribes, loss of their lands, and significant changes to their way of life, including disruptions to their hunting grounds and resource availability. While the other groups mentioned may have experienced changes due to the railroads, the impact on Native Americans was particularly severe.