How were the Native Americans affected by the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Native Americans were affected by the Transcontinental Railroad due to the fact that this railroad needed land across the country, which involved taking Native American Land. This project stretched out across the country using up much land that was occupied by the Native Americans. These Native Americans were kicked out of their land and forced to move somewhere else and recreate a new home.ALSO iT MADE Native Americans LOSE Their BUFFALO HERDS. THEY NEEDED BUFFALOES TO EAT, MAKE Clothing AND MAKE WEAPONS.