Lesson 4.1 - Part 2: Mining, Railroads, & the Economy

​Lesson 1 | Part 2
Chapter: Industrial & Economic Growth

Mining, Railroads, & the Economy

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.

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.

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.

Multiple Choice

Government rules to prevent large businesses from doing things that hurt average Americans.

• Relegation

• Regulations

• Reggaeton

• Gentrification

Multiple Choice

The growth of industries such as steel, lumber, mining, and construction were closely linked to the development of the railroad in the U.S.

• True

• False