Gold rush
In what year did the Alaska gold rush start?
1896
how long did the war of 1812 last?
2 years
what was the Industrial Revolution?
era where household industries were replaced with factories and powered machinery
Why did Railway boost economy?
it was a great mode of transportation
when was the nwmp
1873
where was the gold rush?
Alaska
What country did the United States want to capture during the War of 1812?
Great Britain
what were Textile mills?
factories for clothes and fabrics?
what was the Problem with Reutern
he Struggled to get to grip on financial implications after Russo-Turkish war.
when was the prohibition
1920
How many prospectors were at the Gold Rush?
300,000
What was the United States Constitution and why is it important?
it is a formal document with all the fundamental laws
what is a Spinning Jenny?
a spinning machine that can develop more than one spindle, letting someone spin several yarns at the same time
When was European Depression?
1873-1882
what is the nwmp
rcmp
How much was all the Gold worth?
$80 million
What were the Causes of the War?
one reason of the War is because the British would attack American ships when they would be trading with other European countries
what is a Cotton Gin?
Eli Whitney's invention that removed seeds from cotton faster than any man, at least ten times more; it called for more production, meaning more slaves
How did Reutern secure foreign investment?
Government bonds, taxation and monopoly concessions and some of the money to Government went straight to protect railway projects against failure.
What was the name of the post that they built
Fort McLeod
Which state was known as the Golden state?
California
What was the War of 1812 sometimes called?
Madison's War
what is a entrepreneur ?
person who assumes all financial risk in starting a business
Who was incharge of Railway construction?
In hands of private contractors and to secure services the Government made guarantees to bail out projects if financial difficulties.
What did their first uniform look like
It followed the British uniform, it was red with black stripes, tall boots, and a sash