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Railroads contributed to the development of the west by making travel easier and more comfortable. People were more willing to travel to the west, which helped the population and economy grow.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y ago- 1850-1871 --> government gave huge land grants to railroads.
- 10 extra miles for every one mile of track laid out.
-1869 railroads were done and sold extra land to farmers from $1 to $10
- homesteaders settled on free land.
-cattlemen fenced and claimed land. miners and woodcutters claimed Natural Resources.
- 1889 was a major land give away in Oklahoma, which was named the sooner state.
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∙ 12y agoNot only would they profit from selling their huge land reserves to settlers, but a successful agricultural economy would produce crops to be shipped east and demand to manufacture goods would be shipped west on their lines.
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How did railroads affect settlement patterns in the US?
The railroads permitted the greater westward expansion not only in the construction but in the use.
This mode of transportation greatly increased settlement to the west?
railroads
Which factor contributed most directly to the settlement and development of the Great Plains after the Civil War?
the construction of railroads west of the Mississippi because railroads connected eastern markets to western farms.
Why did US officials want eastern Indians to move westward?
The Indians were occupying land that the US wanted for agriculture, settlement, resources, etc.
What transportation developments opened the West to settlement and trade between 1790 and 1830?
Turnpikes and canals, but not railroads yet (RRs were developed after 1830)
How did railroads affect settlement patterns in the US?
The railroads permitted the greater westward expansion not only in the construction but in the use.
How did government and railroads encourage settlement of the west?
The government continued to pass laws to encourage people to settle the West, while the railroads made transportation from the east to the west faster and more convenient.
What is the name of the Chinese pigtail worn by workers on the westward railroads?
The Chinese pigtail worn by workers on the westward railroads in the United States during the 19th century is known as a queue. It was a long braid of hair that was a traditional hairstyle for Chinese men at that time.
What were the benefits of the westward expansion?
Transportaion was a big one, such as railroads and steam boats.
How did the federal government encourage western settlememt?
One way the federal government encouraged Western settlement was by expanding railroads. The US Congress also passed the Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862.
What are factors that encourage settlement?
Factors that encourage settlement include access to resources (such as water and fertile land), favorable climate, economic opportunities, political stability, safety and security, and social amenities (such as schools and healthcare facilities). Additionally, transportation networks and communication infrastructure play a key role in attracting people to settle in an area.
The third westward surge of settlement reached what?
Rocky Mountains
What is the edge of settlement for early settler who pushed westward?
frontier
What was the predominant direction of settlement in the USA in the 18th and 19th centuries?
The predominant direction of settlement in the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries was westward. Many Europeans and their descendants first settled on the East Coast. The desire for cheap land and the fertile soils of the Prairies, the building of the railroads, and new legislation including the Homestead Act led to more and more settlement to the west.
Why did Plains Indians objected to westward settlement before the Civil War?
Plains Indians objected to westward settlement before the civil war because it divided traditional buffalo hunting grounds.
This mode of transportation greatly increased settlement to the west?
railroads
Which modes of transportation most affected the settlement of the west?
railroads
