Which of the following are true about railroad expansion in the late 19th century? Choose 2 that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
It led to new managerial forms and techniques.
It led to new managerial forms and techniques.
It accelerated the growth of new territories.
It accelerated the growth of new territories.
It was not paid for by the government.
It was not paid for by the government.
It grew too quickly and large corporations lost money.
It led to new managerial forms and techniques.
It accelerated the growth of new territories.
Why did miners in the West create groups of vigilantes?
(1 point)
Responses
to clear forests and prepare for mining
to clear forests and prepare for mining
to take control of claims from businesses
to take control of claims from businesses
to enforce laws and punish criminals
to enforce laws and punish criminals
to replace independent contractors
to enforce laws and punish criminals
Which U.S. region was most impacted by the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869?
(1 point)
Responses
South
South
West
West
East
East
North
West
Why did railroad leaders consolidate their lines in the 1880s?
(1 point)
Responses
to reduce competition and increase efficiency
to reduce competition and increase efficiency
to keep from becoming “too big too quickly”
to keep from becoming “too big too quickly”
to ensure vertical integration
to ensure vertical integration
to increase rapid construction of railroad lines
to reduce competition and increase efficiency
Which of the following was an effect of the discovery of gold and silver on western development?
(1 point)
Responses
It caused a sharp decrease in the population of eastern cities.
It caused a sharp decrease in the population of eastern cities.
There was no longer a need for the railroad.
There was no longer a need for the railroad.
The value of gold and silver decreased.
The value of gold and silver decreased.
It contributed to the opening of the western frontier.