Transcontinental Railroad and Westward Expansion Flashcard

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What was the first mass produced, affordable vehicle?

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Model T Ford

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What do you call a person who starts their own business?

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Entrepreneur

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What caused slow progress during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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Hazardous mountain regions made work difficult.

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What invention benefited cowboys and Plains Indians during Westward Expansion?

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Barbed wire

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What is a person who uses ruthless tactics to get money from customers called?

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Robber baron

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What is the significance of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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It connected the eastern U.S. to the western territories, facilitating trade and travel.

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What role did entrepreneurs play in Westward Expansion?

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They started businesses that supported the growing economy and settlement.

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What is a robber baron?

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A business leader who uses unethical methods to gain wealth.

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How did barbed wire impact the cattle industry?

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It allowed ranchers to fence in their land, protecting cattle and crops.

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What challenges did workers face while building the Transcontinental Railroad?

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They faced hazardous conditions, including rough terrain and extreme weather.