Question

Which of the following was a direct effect of westward expansion and the environmental transformations that occurred after the Mexican-

American War? (1 point)

Creation of immigrant legislation to limit westward movement and disputes over shipping routes

Depletion of government coffers and default on the bonds issued to rail-building companies

Rapid reduction of populations in the East and lack of infrastructure to support them in the West

Settlement of immigrants working on the railroad and increased nativist sentiments

Answer 1

One direct effect of westward expansion and environmental transformations that occurred after the Mexican-American War was the displacement of Native American populations from their lands and the destruction of their way of life. As settlers moved westward, they encroached on Native American lands, leading to conflicts and wars. The environmental transformations that accompanied westward expansion, such as deforestation and the overgrazing of grasslands, also destroyed the habitats of many Native American tribes and disrupted their traditional ways of life. Additionally, westward expansion and environmental transformations led to the depletion of natural resources, such as water and timber, and the extinction of some species.