How did the industries that american settlers brought to the west during the mid-1800s impact the environment? forests were cut down for timber. a number of forests were planted. water supplies were preserved. hydroelectric power was created.

Ineed ! 10 more minutes until test is ! will give 15+ points and ! kansas history which is an example of popular sovereignty? a. the fugitive slave law enforces stricter penalties for people who runaways. b. the united states congress passes a bill limiting the slave trade. c. settlers in nebraska vote on whether they wish to make slavery legal. d. an abolitionist exercises free speech by publishing a newspaper.