Post Civil War America – The Expansion of the Western States

What were towns called that sprang up around mining sites?

• Ghost towns

• Boomtowns

• Mining towns

• Gold towns

What happened to boomtowns if the mines were not profitable?

• They became ghost towns

• They grew larger

• They became cities

• They turned into farms

What were foreign miners forced to do in mining territories?

• Pay taxes

• Work in abandoned mines

• Leave the country

• Both A and B

Who were forced from their lands due to mining activities?

• Farmers

• Native Americans

• Cattle ranchers

• Merchants

What was a common issue in boomtowns?

• Lawlessness

• Overpopulation

• Disease

• Famine

What was the purpose of railroads in mining areas?

• Transporting people

• Carrying heavy materials

• Exporting goods

• Importing food

In what year did two companies begin to build a transcontinental railroad system?

• 1849

• 1859

• 1863

• 1870

What was a major consequence of the mining boom for Native Americans?

• They gained new lands

• They were forced from their lands

• They became miners

• They built new towns

What was the fate of towns if miners left due to unprofitable mines?

• They became ghost towns

• They became tourist attractions

• They were rebuilt

• They became capitals

What was symbolized by the meeting of the two railroad companies in Utah?

• Economic Growth

• Technological Advancement

• The Country's Union

• Cultural Exchange