Which segment of the u. s. population was harmed by the geographical spread of railroads?
a. business owners

b. native americans

c. former slaves

d. western townspeople

The correct answer is B) Native Americans.

The segments of the United States population that was harmed by the geographical spread of railroads were the Native American Indians.

Transcontinental Road brought many benefits to America. It connected the East of the country to the West. Railroads allowed white people to settle in the new territories of the West to fulfill its Manifested Destiny. White people prospered in new industries such as oil, cattle, and mining. Unfortunately, not everything was good news for everybody. Native American Indians Reservations were moved by the United States government. Many Indians tribes had to move to other regions of America. They were harmed by the geographical spread of railroads.

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.

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