Westward Expansion

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What was the land of the West like?

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It was dry, had little rain, and had mountains in spots.

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The West was unpopulated, or empty, when Settlers started to move West.

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False

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What first drew, or pulled people to move out West during the 1850s?

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Miners found silver and gold deposits.

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Comstock Lode was...

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A major silver and gold ore discovery that made more people go West

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Ghost Towns were created when...

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Mining towns stopped finding gold and silver.

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What was the purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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The railroad made transporting people and goods from east to west easier.

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How was the Transcontinental Railroad paid for?

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Land grants were given out as payment by the government.

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Who made the Transcontinental Railroad?

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Chinese and Irish immigrants

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Where was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

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Promontory Point, Utah

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What was a NEGATIVE impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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The hunting of buffalo increased, as hides and meat could be moved easily.