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Which two developments following the Civil War most helped open the American West?
the implementation of the homestead act and the the completion of the transcontinental railroad
What did the abolitionists do?
The abolitionists were people who were against slavery in the 1800's, and believed in the immediate end and abolishment of slavery in America. Abolitionists sought to pass laws preventing the spread of slavery. They helped Southern slaves escape to Canada, many using the organized network of the Underground Railroad. Some abolitionists just helped slaves tell their story. In 1860, the election of pro-abolition congressmen led to the secession of the Southern slave states to form the Confederacy, leading to the Civil War.
How did the escalator affect the people?
It helped people.
Two innovations that helped the railroads grow were?
air brakes and public land grants to railroad companies
What invention helped the North win the Civil War?
It is possible that at least two inventions not related to way helped the North win the Civil War. The first was the railroad and the other was the McCormick reaper.
Chinese immigrants helped build the what railroad?
The Central Pacific, California Central Railroad, and the San Jose Railway.
Who was in charge of the Central Pacific railroad?
The people who helped build the Central Pacific was the exodusters i think. If you don't know (just like meh) then go and time in, "Who helped build the Central Pacific?" and you'll probably be there!
Irish immigrants helped build what Railroad?
Irish immigrants worked on the union pacific railroad to help build west from Omaha Nebraska. The Union Pacific was in fierce competition with the central pacific railroad so the irish sometimes would sabotage the work of the central pacific.
How many Chinese workers helped build the central pacific railroad?
Around 10,000 Chinese workers helped build the Central Pacific Railroad as part of the Transcontinental Railroad project in the United States during the 1860s. They played a significant role in the construction of the railroad, especially through the difficult and dangerous work in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Which immigrants helped build the transcontial railroad?
Mostly Irish on the UP, mainly Chinese on the Central Pacific.
Chinese immigrants helped build the Railroad?
The Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR) was the name of the railroad network built between California and Utah (where it met/joined the Union Pacific Railroad). Chinese labor was an essential resource for constructing the railroad. Fifty Chinese laborers were hired by the Central Pacific Railroad in February 1865 and more and more were added to the crews as construction continued because they were cheap - and easily exploited - labor.
Irish workers and the transcontinental railroad?
They helped because of a food famin and needed more money.
Who provided funding for the transcontinental railroad?
the pacific railroad act helped fund the building of the railroad and it gave the railroad company land.
Who is the powerful business leader who helped find the central pacific railroad?
The powerful business leader who played a significant role in the founding of the Central Pacific Railroad was Leland Stanford. As one of the "Big Four," he, along with Collis Potter Huntington, Mark Hopkins, and Charles Crocker, helped finance and construct the railroad, which was a key part of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. Stanford later served as the Governor of California and founded Stanford University. His contributions significantly impacted the development of the American West.
Where did the union pacific railroad start?
Omaha Nebraska hope i helped
What was the invention that helped Hiram Johnson counter the power of the Southern Pacific Railroad?
The automobile
Who is leland standford?
Amasa Leland Stanford was an American tycoon, industrialist, politician and founder of Stanford University. Leland Stanford also helped plan and build California's Central Pacific railroad.
