Question

determine if the statements about the effects of railroad expansion in the late 1800s are true or false. check off those that are true. the expansion of railways meant manufacturers could ship goods cheaply. the lifestyle of american indians living in the west was unaffected by railway expansion. the building of the railroads changed the environment of the west. done

Explanation:

1. Railroads reduced transportation costs, allowing cheap goods shipping.
2. Western American Indians faced land dispossession and disrupted livelihoods from rail expansion.
3. Railroad construction altered landscapes, ecosystems, and resource use in the West.

Answer:

The expansion of railways meant manufacturers could ship goods cheaply.
The building of the railroads changed the environment of the West.