Chapter 3 Lesson 3

How did Spokane benefit from having the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroad lines run through the city?

• The rail lines provided loans for the city’s sawmill.

• The rail lines helped level out the land surrounding Spokane.

• The rail lines linked Spokane to mining, timber, and agricultural areas.

• The rail lines led to a stampede of people seeking gold.

What role did boosters play in the construction of a train station in Seattle?

• They promoted the station as the only way to get to the Klondike

• They designed the plans for the train station.

• They helped fund the building of the station.

• They convinced James Hill of the necessity of the train station

What role did Erastus Brainerd play in the growth of Seattle?

• He made sure Seattle’s streets were paved and level.

• He was the first person to discover gold in the Klondike.

• His efforts led to the construction of two railroad stations

• His promotion of Seattle led to new businesses for the city.

What is one effect of railroads on Washington?

• They helped change small communities into cities

• They caused farming to be replaced by other industries

• They brought about modern technology such as electricity