This is an excerpt from the Nebraska Advertiser, May 1862 titled "The Effect of the Homestead Law and the Pacific Railroad upon Nebraska.
How did the Homestead Act impact the West?
Select three that apply.
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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
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This is an excerpt from the Nebraska Advertiser, May 1862 titled "The Effect of the Homestead Law and the Pacific Railroad upon Nebraska.
How did the Homestead Act impact the West?
Select three that apply.
There was an anticipated increase in the number of people moving West.
People believed access to railroads would expand the economies of the West.
The federal and state governments supported traditional tribal claims to western lands.
There was a correlation between emigration and access to the railroad.
There was a decrease in the demand for workers.
2.
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15 mins • 1 pt
Which three statements best characterized the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Transcontinental Railroad opened markets for ranchers and farmers to sell products in the East
The Transcontinental Railroad created transportation options in the East for the first time
Many Americans felt more comfortable moving to the west to take advantage of land giveaways
Native Americans saw a decline in reservations, cultural independence, and resources
Economic downturns continued as the emergence of the Railroad hurt big businesses
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which statement completes the chart?
Gains in equality that occurred during Reconstruction slowly began to decline
Radical Republican’s control of the South increased as troops were removed
African Americans gained more access to political participation in the South
Eliminated the corruption that was created during the Gilded Age
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did leaders like the one mentioned above impact America?
They promoted factory growth by attracting laborer that would work for discounted rates
They produced great gatherings to celebrate industrial growth
They lead the movement to assimilate Native Americans into American Culture
They organized workforces to demand better wages and conditions
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why are the articles above significant?
They both advocate for the reduction of railroad rates for farmers
They illustrate how monopolies used vertical integration to create monopolies
They demonstrate tactics used by labor unions to create change
They show how involved the Government has become in supporting workers
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