WorksheetsHistory quiz 6.1
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 10mins
dishonest and illegal behavior is called _______________.
reform
corruption
intent
to change or improve
reform
corruption
intent
What two industries that the state leaders believed were too corrupt?
gas and railroad
railroad and mail
farming and house building
Problem: Railroad companies influenced politicians and charged high fees for transporting goods.
Find solution:
government agencies were set up to control the power of the railroads
The railroad companies were too corrupt and nothing could be done to stop them.
What were some of the problems California faced from rapid growth?
railroads charged a lot of money to carry goods.
Farmers had to increase their price of goods to pay the railroads company
The Southern Pacific Railroad company became corrupt
What are 3 reasons for the population boom in Los Angeles in the 1800s and early 1900s?
transportation changes
the weather was nice
movie industry
economic problems
Describe the catastrophic 1906 earthquake in San Francisco.
What is one thing you found interesting about the lesson this week on challenges and reforms?
