Today in U.S History we are presenting our group projects.
Ch. 6.2:
-What impact did railroads have on the US? more cities to come about, trading easier, send things father away, travel easier. George Pullman- made it more conforable to travel long distance.
-Why were many people upset with the railroads? prices high of the poor farmers, pay high prices to move goods. Oliver Hudson Kelley- founded the Grange of teh Patrons of Husbandry, helped and united the farmers.
-What did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads? They were powers in numbers. Granger laws- farmers- benfit farmers, fight railroads for farmers and others. Munn vs IL- took to court, they agreed with the states and the farmers are starting to when want they want with railroads. Interstate Commerce Act- allow us government allow railroad to change price per state railroad. ICC- changing railroads to be fair to farmers.
Ch. 6.3:
-Tell me about Andrew Carnegie. Steel made him millions. poor immigrant. work hard in years one of the riches people in the world.
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