5.1 Closing the West

Many see the "cowboy" as an American idea when it actually comes from what country?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• Canada

The expansion of this mode of transportation will bring "Cowboys" into demand

• Wagons

• Automobiles

• Railroads

• Bicycles

The Chisolm Trail from San Antonio to Kansas becomes a major pathway for this industry

• Cattle Ranching/Ranging

• Railroads

• Telegraph

• Agriculture

This new invention is going to encourage and help ranchers as they clash over land with farmers

• Barbed wire

• Horse Saddles

• Plow

• Satellites

These two rail lines will be used to connect the country together

• Union Pacific

• Central Pacific

• B & O East

• San Francisco Line

What little known "invention" is a result of railroads wanting organization?

• Standardized Time

• Unions

• Guilds

• Locomotives

The Central Pacific Line (Originates from the west coast) will use immigrants from what country to build their tracks

• China

• Japan

• Canada

• Ireland

The Union Pacific Line (Originates from the mid west and moves West) will use immigrants from what country to build their tracks

• China

• Japan

• Canada

• Ireland

What inherently racist act of congress will prohibit "Oriental/Chinese" immigrants from gaining access to good paying jobs

• Prohibition Act

• Exclusion Act

• Reconstructions Act

• Military Acts

The continued development of the railroads into the West will result in many new _________________ and ______________________

• conflicts and prosperity

• towns and markets

• peace and quiet

• problems and peace