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What achievement in technology most directly promoted the expansion of westward settlement in the late 1800s?
The transcontinental railroad
Which developments allowed cities in the late 1800s to expand?
New Railroad lines. Nipples
How old were the workers when building the transcontinental railroad?
The builders of the Transcontinental Railroad ranged in age from the late 10's to their early 40's or 50's
In the late 1800s why was Chicago a quickly growing city?
It was made the central railroad hub between east and western lines. In fact, even today it is still a major railroad hub.
How did new technology make it possible for cities to expand in the late 1800s?
forms of electric urban transportation
Which technological advance contributed to the growth of suburbs in the late nineteenth century?
New Railroad lines :)
Which industry probably benefited least from the expansion of the railroad system in the late 1800s?
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Which business did cornelius vanderbilt control by the late 1800s?
Railroads
How did the U.S. government encourage the growth of the railroad industry in the late 1800s?
In the late 1800s, the U.S. government encouraged the growth of the railroad industry through significant land grants and financial incentives. The Pacific Railway Acts of 1862 and 1864 provided substantial land to railroad companies, facilitating the construction of transcontinental railroads. Additionally, the government offered loans and subsidies to support the expansion and modernization of rail infrastructure. This investment was crucial for promoting westward expansion and enhancing economic development across the nation.
Which technological invention contributed greatly to the settlement and economic development of the US in the late 1800s?
The railroad.
Evaluate the impact of the railroad industry upon American society in the late 1800s?
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Which of these became the cheapest and fastest way to travel from the east coast to the west in the late 1800?
The transcontinental railroad became the cheapest and fastest way to travel from the east coast to the west in the late 1800s. Its completion in 1869 significantly reduced travel time and cost for passengers and goods crossing the United States.
