Ch. 6.2:
-What impact did railroads have on the US?
The made it easier and faster to transport good and people. It also helped for new areas to become populated and really connected our countries people. The construction of the railroad made many jobs for Americans and Chinese immigrants. It also created the need for time zones, Eastern, mountain, central and pacific.
-Why were many people upset with the railroads?
Because the railroads sold land to the big business owners rather than farmers. The railroads charged the farmers way more for transportation.
-What did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads?
The made new laws to make the prices more fair. The interstate congress act, which was the first true government regulatory agency, they made it so the rates had to be reasonable and published.
Ch. 7.1:
Why did immigrants come to the US?
To escape from difficult situations and to avoid persecution. They came here for better opportunities to live well and thrive.
Where did immigrants come from?Western and northern Europe, Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Russia.
What problems/issues did immigrants face on the trip over and once they got here? Discrimination from the old immigrants for the way they looked and their religious beliefs.
Why did some people want to put restriction on immigration? What were those restrictions?
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