Fusaro set 2 - West flashcard

Front

Which of the following was a disadvantage of wagon trains compared to railroads? Faster travel, More efficient, Could not move people and goods fast enough, Safer journey

Back

Could not move people and goods fast enough

Front

What role did the government play in the expansion of the railroad network?

Back

They provided financial aid and land grants.

Front

Before the railroads, how did communities keep time?

Back

Each community kept its own time