Which of the Following Was a Reason for Most of the Decimation

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason for most of the decimation of the bison in the United States during the 1890s?

• A)The construction of railroads through the Great Plains
• B)The prevalence of the black plague in areas populated by Indians
• C)A sudden increase in the number of natural predators in the area
• D)The pollution of bodies of water by toxic waste from industries
• E)Starvation due to widespread drought in areas populated by Indians

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