Statehood & Industries Review

Front

The three locations for ___________ ___________ in Minnesota included: Mesabi, Vermillion, and Cuyuna.

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Iron Mines

Front

Who found iron ore in Northern MN, in 1892, and invested in making a company?

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Henry Oliver

Front

Who was an American industrialist who led the expansion of the steel industry by investing money in the MN iron ore range?

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Andrew Carnegie

Front

Who was an industrialist who helped establish the flour milling business in MN by St. Anthony Falls?

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Charles Pillsbury

Front

What was not one of the early industries in 1890 that was important to Minnesota's growth? Options: Iron Mining, Flour Milling, Logging

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Car Dealerships

Front

Which one does not belong to the four natural resources that were important for Minnesota businesses to profit: water, soil, timber, minerals?

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oil

Front

Who gave millions of acres of land to the railroad companies for free who then sold it to make the railroads?

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Federal Government

Front

Railroads, Ore Loading docks, and ships were important to the success of hauling and shipping iron.

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True

Front

What machines was NOT important to the production of iron ore? Options: Electric Shovels, Diesel Powered Trains

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Chainsaws

Front

The U.S. got a better deal when signing treaties because they had more power, never fulfilled the terms of their treaties, and forced Native Americans to sign them.

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True