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What happened to the bison herds?

A. They moved east in search of food.
B. They were sold to cattle ranchers in the West.
C. They were moved to the reservations with the Native Americans.
D. They were killed for their meat and hides.

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The answer taught in schools is D.
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass destruction of the once great herds of bison began. West of the Rocky Mountains, bison (never in large numbers) disappeared. Native Americans market hunters concentrated on cow bison, because of their prime hides for trading. . . An estimated two million bison were killed this year on the southern plains.

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