1. Which of the following are true about railroad expansion in the late 19th century? Choose all that apply.
**It led to new managerial forms and techniques**
**It accelerated the growth of new territories**
**It was financed by the government**
It grew to quickly and large corporations lost money.
2. Why did miners in the west create groups of vigilantes?
To clear forests and prepare for mining
To take control of claims for businesses.
**To enforce laws and punish criminals**
To replace independent contractors.
3. Which U.S region was most impacted by the completion of the transcontinental railroad of 1869?
South
**West**
East
North
4. Why did railroad leaders in consolidate their lines in the 1880s?
To reduce competition and increase efficiency
To keep from becoming "To big to quickly"
To ensure vertical integration
**To increase rapid construction of railroad lines**
5. Which of the following was an effect of the discovery of gold on the Western development?
It caused a sharp decrease in population of Eastern cities.
There was no longer a need for a railroad
The value of gold and silver decreased
**It contributed to the opening of the Western frontier**
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2.C
3.B
4.A
5.D
100% with these answers but with your answers, you get a 71.4 and 5/7 correct so use these answers
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. D
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