Lesson 4.1 - Part 2: Mining, Railroads, & the Economy
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Robert Alexander
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Lesson 1 | Part 2
Chapter: Industrial & Economic Growth
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following were caused by the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
It made travel between the United States and England easier.
Cattle ranching decreased throughout the Great Plains.
The population in western territories increased quickly.
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Multiple Choice
Where were cities most likely to develop along railroads?
Places between between railroad stations.
Where railroads intersected with each other.
Congress passed laws that encouraged safety by preventing construction near railroads.
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Multiple Choice
What was the benefit of creating a standardized railroad network for all of the United States?
It prevented a second Civil War between the northern and southern states.
Products could be shipped for less money over longer distances.
Railroad companies could now charge more for shipping.
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Multiple Choice
Government rules to prevent large businesses from doing things that hurt average Americans.
Relegation
Regulations
Reggaeton
Gentrification
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The growth of industries such as steel, lumber, mining, and construction were closely linked to the development of the railroad in the U.S.
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False
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Chapter: Industrial & Economic Growth
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