Boom Times in the West

Why was the Transcontinental Railroad important to the development of the West?

• It made it easier to get to Chick Fil A.

• It made the trip from the East to the West quicker.

• It made it easier to settle Alaska.

• It made it less expensive to buy land in the West.

The Transcontinental Railroad...

• helped Hawaii become a state.

• helped Alaska become a state.

• increased population in the West.

• All of the above

Many "boom towns" (cities that grew rapidly because of Gold Miners) were built during the Gold Rush. What part of this image tells us this was taken in one of these "boom towns"

What was a major factor that contributed to the boom times in the West during the 19th century?

• Discovery of gold and silver

• Invention of the airplane

• Establishment of national parks

• Development of the internet

Which industry was significantly boosted by the boom times in the West?

• Textile industry

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Automobile manufacturing

What role did the Homestead Act play in the boom times of the West?

• It restricted land ownership to wealthy individuals

• It provided free land to settlers

• It banned mining activities

• It promoted urbanization

Which group of people were primarily responsible for building the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Native Americans

• Chinese immigrants

• European aristocrats

• African slaves

What was the impact of the Gold Rush on the population of California?

• It decreased the population

• It had no impact

• It significantly increased the population

• It led to the establishment of new states

Which city became a major hub during the boom times in the West due to its location on the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Chicago

• Denver

What was one of the environmental impacts of the boom times in the West?

• Increased air pollution

• Deforestation

• Improved water quality

• Decreased wildlife population