Question

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what was one effect of migration by white settlers on indigenous peoples?

a. indigenous peoples were forced to work on the railroad.

b. indigenous peoples had to apply for u.s. citizenship.

c. indigenous families were forced to move to mexico.

d. indigenous families and communities were devastated.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Forcing Indigenous peoples to work on railroads was more about specific labor exploitation, not the primary effect of white settler migration's overall impact on Indigenous communities.
• Option B: Applying for U.S. citizenship was not a direct effect of white settler migration; citizenship processes were separate and not a core impact of migration on Indigenous groups.
• Option C: Forcing Indigenous families to move to Mexico is incorrect. White settler migration in the U.S. context was about taking land within U.S. territories, not pushing to Mexico.
• Option D: White settler migration led to displacement, loss of land, violence, and disruption of traditional ways of life, which devastated Indigenous families and communities. This is the most accurate description of a major effect.

Answer:

D. Indigenous families and communities were devastated.