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The transcontinental railroad was commissioned during the American Civil War, when only Northern delegates sat in the Union Congress. Without Southerners to argue for the railroad in their region, the project went to the North.
#2 there were also so considerable geo-economic concerns. the northern route was rich in natural resourses such as coal and water (both extreemly important to the rr industry). it was also more highly agricultural and industrial, thus assuring greater economic trade. also, the timber, fur, mineral and real estate opportunities were much greater in the north
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Which 3 levels of government do American citizens choose representatives?
Well, the three levels of government for which American citizens choose reprisenitives are:President,governer,Mayor.
How do American citizens choose representatives to run the government?
In the United States, Americans participate in political elections, where they vote for people to serve as representatives in government. There are 435 members of the US House, and 100 members of the US Senate.
What was the idea on slavery in the northern colonies?
Slaves in the north were treated more as indentured servants. They worked for a set number of years and then could choose to be set free.
Why did john Locke believe that the government had an obligation to protect the citizens natural right?
Because the natural rights are the that we have no choose but to follow
One what people escaped slavery in the south and helped others to escapethrough a network called the underground railroad who was this abolitionist?
No names followed to choose from, as your question stated "which of the following people," but I believe you are looking for Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman, from Maryland, escaped slavery in 1849 and fled to Philadelphia. She returned soon after for her family. Afterward, Harriet spent atleast 10 years helping other slaves escape using the underground railroad. The Underground railroad was actually a network of homes, owned by salvery protesters, that opened their doors to fleeing slaves heading for the North.
What city did the Northern Pacific railroad choose for its terminus in 1873?
Seattle
Why did Utah choose its quarter design?
Utah's State Quarter design honors the 1869 completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Point. The Transcontinental Railroad was a huge engineering project that made it possible to travel from one side of the continent to the other by rail rather than using horses and wagons or sailing around Cape Horn.
Which side did the government support during the Pullman Strike?
The Federal government took the side of George M. Pullman because they belived that the railroad was more important than the well being of their workers. So they gave railroad companies huge grants and loans.
Did consumers gain power as the industry expanded in the late 19th century?
As a result of new technology, products were being produced much faster and at a lower cost. The Transcontinental Railroad made the shipping of products faster and easier. As a result, consumers were given a variety of products to choose from and businesses competed for their business. This put consumers in a seat of power.
How does Mexico choose their government?
i do.
Can Greeks choose their government?
no
How do you choose your government?
election
Is Ireland Southern or Northern Europe?
North western to be precise Northern if you need to choose between north and south
Why do less people live in the northern portion of the region in northern europe?
Northern-Northern Europe is tundra and extremely cold. Not many people choose to live in this extreme type of weather.
What is a state in which the citizens choose representatives to run the government?
The type of government in which citizens choose representatives to run the government is a representative government. This is the type of government that the United States borrowed from Greece once their independence from Great Britain was obtained.
What city did Jeroboam choose as a capital of the northern kingdom?
The city of Shechem.
Why can it be argued that a government is an employee of the people?
because the people choose the government and the government is to protect the people
