Question

A)
Which of the following are true about railroad expansion in the late 19th century? Select the three
correct answers.
(1 point)
It led to new managerial forms and techniques.
It accelerated the growth of new territories.
It was financed by the government.
It grew too quickly and large corporations lost money.

A)
Why did miners in the West create groups of vigilantes?
(1 point)
to clear forests and prepare for mining
to take control of claims from businesses
to enforce laws and punish criminals
to replace independent contractors

A)
Which U.S. region was most impacted by the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869?
(1 point)
South
West
East
North

A)
Why did railroad leaders consolidate their lines in the 1880s?
(1 point)
to reduce competition and increase efficiency
to keep from becoming “too big too quickly”
to ensure vertical integration
to increase rapid construction of railroad lines

A)
Which of the following was an effect of the discovery of gold and silver on western development?
(1 point)
It caused a sharp decrease in the population of eastern cities.
There was no longer a need for the railroad.
The value of gold and silver decreased.
It contributed to the opening of the western frontier

Answer 1

1) Choose three correct answers:
- It led to new managerial forms and techniques.
- It accelerated the growth of new territories.
- It was financed by the government.

2) Why did miners create vigilantes?
- to enforce laws and punish criminals

3) Which region was most impacted by the transcontinental railroad (1869)?
- West

4) Why did railroad leaders consolidate their lines in the 1880s?
- to reduce competition and increase efficiency

5) Effect of the discovery of gold and silver on western development?
- It contributed to the opening of the western frontier