Which of the following was a consequence of granting railroad companies rights-of-way in the Indian Territory?

Question

A.
American Indians began to migrate out of the Indian Territory.
B.
Indian Territory became more difficult to access.
C.
The railroad industry in the territory was weakened.
D.
The development of the mining industry was encouraged greatly.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is D. The development of the mining industry was encouraged greatly.

Granting rights-of-way to railroad companies in the Indian Territory facilitated transportation and access to resources, leading to an increase in mining activities.