Consequences of Westward Expansion: Buffalo Population Decline

Medium Period 6: 1865–1898 Westward Expansion

After the Civil War, the United States experienced a massive westward migration fueled by economic opportunities, the availability of land, and the promise of a better life. Various government policies, such as the Homestead Act of 1862, aimed to encourage settlement in the West. However, these expansions and settlements also led to conflicts with Native American populations. Which of the following statements best illustrates a significant consequence of westward expansion during this period?

The establishment of the transcontinental railroad helped to unify the nation economically and politically.

The Pacific Railroad Act was exclusively focused on the needs of Native Americans.

Settler expansion led to a peaceful coexistence with all Indigenous tribes.

Increased farming and mining activity contributed to the dramatic reduction of buffalo populations.

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