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Ch. 6.2:
-What impact did railroads have on the US?
Brought nes opportunities like land, adventure, and a new start.
Building railroads brought a lot of jobs but very dangerous.
Started time zones in the US.
Large cities formed because of railroads.
-Why w
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Tell me about Andrew Carnegie.
born in scotland in 1836. poor when he moved to the u.s. in 1848. in 6 years he worked his way up to private secretary at the pennsylvania railroad company. left the pennsylvania railroad company and s
5.2
Homested act:
-any person got 160 acres free
-weather,nativea americans,animals was a mojor hardace for the prarie peo
Ch. 5.1:
-Describe Native American culture.
Plant crops, farm, small villages.
-Why did settlers/people move to the Great Plains?
Gold, land, farming, cattle ranching.
-How did the US gov't deal with Native Americans in the mid to late 1800's? What were t
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Ch. 5.1:
-Describe Native American culture.
Before Europeans: plant crops, hunt, settle in small villages
After: horses and guns, they were able to travel farther and hunt more efficiently. They abided by the Tribal law. They traded and pro
