Warm Up 07.07.02

What was one of the main economic struggles faced by sharecroppers after the Civil War?

• High wages for labor

• Debt from purchasing supplies

• Abundance of land ownership

• Low demand for crops

What was a significant effect of the California Gold Rush on migration patterns?

• Decrease in population in western states

• Increase in migration to the eastern United States

• Mass movement of people to California

• Decline in international immigration

In what way did the Transcontinental Railroad influence trade in the United States?

• It decreased the speed of transporting goods.

• It isolated the western states from trade.

• It facilitated faster and more efficient trade across the country.

• It limited trade to only local markets.

How did the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to population growth in Texas?

• By making Texas less accessible

• By encouraging people to move to urban areas only

• By providing easier access and transportation to Texas

• By reducing the number of jobs available

Which of the following best describes the economic cycle faced by sharecroppers?

• Continuous profit and savings

• Debt accumulation and limited financial progress

• High investment returns

• Stable income and wealth growth