Which of the following statements best describes environmental changes caused by westward railroad expansion? western forests were cut down for lumber for railroad and bridge construction. western factories were built in what had been wooded rural areas. changes occurred only in the western plains, where animal populations decreased. the railroad expansion caused no environmental changes in the west.

The correct answer is option A. "Western forests were cut down for lumber for railroad and bridge construction". Westward railroad expansion was an example of urban development, that took place from 1863 to 1869 communicating towns and cities in the old west. However, the construction of the railroads and bridges impacted the environment as Western forests were cut down to gather lumber for construction.

a

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your answer is b

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the answer is c sharecroppers were trapped in a cycle of poverty and debt.

explanation:

one of the major disadvantages of sharecropping system is that the sharecroppers or the planters are stucked in an unhealthy cycle of debts. this happens because planters will be allowed to loan merchandise from the land-owner and will soon be paid by the farmer in his share in the farm come harvest time. hope this !

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