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Increased settlement and new industries and commerce took a toll on the environment, resulting in the loss of native grasses, the clogging of rivers and streams, the pollution of soil and water, and deforestation.

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True because when they increased city’s and industries and such they had to expand out and take over land
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True Because It Is Increased
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