How did pioneer settlements affect land in the West?

A. Pioneers brought plants and animals that competed with native species.

B. Pioneers opened up the land to encourage hunting for wild game.

C. Pioneers made water supplies cleaner and easier to locate.

D. Pioneers brought medicines to cure American Indian diseases.

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21 June, 19:56

How did pioneer settlements affect land in the West?

A. Pioneers brought plants and animals that competed with native species.

B. Pioneers opened up the land to encourage hunting for wild game.

C. Pioneers made water supplies cleaner and easier to locate.

D. Pioneers brought medicines to cure American Indian diseases.

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Carley Peters · Answer 1

The answer is A. Animals and crops, such as horses, were brought in to America. These new species competed with already existing species, like deer, for land, food, and water.

Jaylynn Norton · Answer 2

The best answer is A