we present again today.
Ch. 6.1:
-What caused the Industrial revolution to really take off in the late 1800's?
*lots of natural resources, government supported business and cheap labor.
-What were some new inventions in the late 1800's and what affect did they have on people's lives?
*the steam engine, oil, the iron and coal helped make steal, but it was very difficult to make.
Ch. 6.2:
-What impact did railroads have on the US?
-What impact did railroads have on the US?
*it brought us all together, most people were excited to expand the country. by 1890 there was 180,000 miles of railroad. The Central Pacific Railroad employed thousands of Chinese immigrants and desperate Americans. Tons of the employes were either killed or injured. The railroad helped make the different time zones. We have 4 different time zones in the U.S.
-Why were many people upset with the railroads?
-What did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads?
-Why were many people upset with the railroads?
-What did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads?
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