Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on the account of Mrs. Berger, how did the transcontinental railroads impact the West?
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Responses
The railroads provided jobs for settlers.
The railroads provided jobs for settlers.
The railroads provided homes for employees.
The railroads provided homes for employees.
The railroads made Omaha an industrial center.
The railroads made Omaha an industrial center.
The railroads helped immigrants learn English.
Based on the account of Mrs. Berger, the transcontinental railroads impacted the West by providing jobs for settlers and making Omaha an industrial center.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why would it be important for railroads to use strong management techniques?
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Responses
to ensure a complex business ran smoothly
to ensure a complex business ran smoothly
to create more growth in other industries
to create more growth in other industries
to continue to employ thousands of people
to continue to employ thousands of people
to create more railways across the country
Based on the passage, it would be important for railroads to use strong management techniques in order to ensure that a complex business ran smoothly and to continue to employ thousands of people.
Why might recent events have led to many African Americans working for ranchers?
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Responses
During the Civil War, many African Americans went west to work on railroads.
During the Civil War, many African Americans went west to work on railroads.
After the end of slavery, African Americans could move and find new work.
After the end of slavery, African Americans could move and find new work.
In the 1850s, many free African Americans from the north became ranchers.
In the 1850s, many free African Americans from the north became ranchers.
During Reconstruction, African American politicians promoted ranching.
Based on the passage, recent events may have led to many African Americans working for ranchers because after the end of slavery, African Americans could move and find new work.
Which factor most likely caused a decline in Grange membership?
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Responses
wheat prices declined
wheat prices declined
spikes in railroad prices
spikes in railroad prices
variances in freight costs
variances in freight costs
farms faced severe drought