The Industrial Economy Railroads

Why was the U.S. primed to be an industrial power?

• Limited natural resources, small labor force, lack of technological innovation, underdeveloped infrastructure, and unsupportive government policies.
• Scarce natural resources, minimal labor force, outdated technology, poor infrastructure, and hostile government policies.
• Excessive natural resources, overabundance of labor force, lack of technological innovation, inadequate infrastructure, and indifferent government policies.
• Abundant natural resources, large labor force, technological innovation, infrastructure development, and supportive government policies.

Answer explanation

Geography, demography, law!

How had the Civil War primed the U.S. to be an industrial power? 

Choose the options which best apply.

• The creation of a unified currency (Greenback)

• Improved infrastructure (telegraphs & railroads)

  in some parts of the country

• The U.S. government rewarded large-scale manufacturing for war the effort.

• The large scale destruction of the South and its economy.

Answer explanation

The​ (a)   led to the creation of the (b)   . The​ (c)   Built 690 miles from California through Rocky Mountains. While the​ ​ (d)   built 1,085 miles from over great plains.

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• Union Pacific Railroad Act
• Trans-Pacific Railroad
• Central Pacific
• Union Pacific

Answer explanation

Which immigrant group was the primary source of labor for the Central Pacific railroad?

• Chinese immigrants
• German immigrants

• Mexican immigrants
• Irish immigrants

Answer explanation

What does this map of the Union Pacific railroad best illustrate?

• How railroad companies tried to manipulate the path of the railroad to maximize profits from government subsidies.

• The spread of industrialization and urbanization in the late 19th century.

• The expansion of American territories and settlements during westward expansion.

• The development of transportation infrastructure to connect major cities across the United States.

Which location best represents the location which the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroad met?

Answer explanation

The Union Pacific and Central Pacific met just outside of Salt Lake City in Promontory, Utah.

The map given best represents what creation due to the complexity of railroad which spanned the vast distances of the United States.

• The establishment of standard time.

• The establishment of national parks along the railway route.

• The implementation of uniform currency across the country.

• The formation of new states along the railroad corridor.

What were significant effects of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on the United States?

(Select two)

• 1. It accelerated westward migration and settlement, furthering the notion of Manifest Destiny.

• 1. It facilitated the expansion of markets and trade across the nation, contributing to the development of a national economy.

• It significantly reduced conflicts between settlers and indigenous peoples.

• It accelerated Native American assimilation into mainstream American society.

Answer explanation

Known as the 'King of Frauds' the Crédit Mobilier scandal can best be described a warning against?

• The danger of corruption when big business and business in involved.

• The perils of government regulation on private enterprise.

• The risks of investing in railroad development projects.

• The challenges of labor disputes in the construction industry.

Which group would find this political cartoon most appealing?

• Members of the Grange Movement.

• Members of the Industrial Labor Movement.

• Robber Barons / Captains of Industry

• Immigrants moving west

Answer explanation

READ the question:

READ the title & text "I feed you all"

The Grange movement were farmers who protested for protections against railroad monopolies which were overcharging farmers.

So the best answer choice would be the Grange Movement.