Transcontinental Railroad
What is the transcontinental railroad?
Railway system that connects the eastern and western United States to have faster transportation of people and goods
Which manufactured goods can be made from the raw goods of wheat?
Cereal
What quote would most likely came from an immigrant who arrived in America during this time?
"I left my country even though there were many job opportunities."
"I came to America because I like the weather better."
"I left my country because there was a potato famine and there wasn’t enough food."
I left my country because there was a potato famine and there wasn’t enough food."
What does push factor mean?
something that forces or pushes a person or group of people to move away
Which war did the “rough riders” fight in?
Spanish American War
What are two reasons why the U.S. built the transcontinental railroad?
To connect the country coast-to-coast for trade and travel
To promote westward expansion and settlement
Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller were businessmen who had complete control over the goods and resources in their industries. What did they have?
Monopoly
How did immigrants contribute to the culture of the United States?
Immigrants brought diverse languages, traditions, foods, religions, and skills that enriched American culture.
What does pull factor mean?
something that attracts people to move
What is the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
How did the landscape of the U.S. change with the creation of the transcontinental railroad?
It led to the development of towns and cities along the route, transforming the natural landscape with tracks and stations.
During the industrial revolution, which was the main type of factory here in South Carolina?
Textile Mills
What are three examples of push factors?
War
Famine
Lack of jobs
What does urbanization mean?
the process by which the population in cities and towns grows as people leave rural areas
What territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
What were the names of the two railroads in the transcontinental railroad and where did they start
Union pacific and Central Pacific California and Nebraska
Which statement best summarizes the working and living conditions in big cities during the industrial revolution?
While big business was successful, many people worked and lived in difficult conditions
While big business was successful, many people worked and lived in pleasant conditions
Even though big business failed, many people worked in safe factories and lived in clean, spacious homes
While big business was successful, many people worked and lived in difficult conditions
What are three examples of push factors?
Job opportunities
Freedom
Better living conditions
Land availability
What does industrialization mean?
the process that happens in countries when they start to use machines to do work that was once done by people
Why was the Panama Canal important for American Imperialism?
strengthening U.S. military and economic power
Where did the two railroad lines meet and what was special?
Why did factory workers face dangerous working conditions? Must have 2 reasons
Worked around dangerous equipment, not properly trained, long working hours, low pay
What two islands did immigrants come to America through?
Ellis and Angel Island
What does imperialism mean?
the policy of extending rule of one nation over others by gaining territories or economic power
Why did the United States get involved in the Spanish American War?
To help Cuba gain its independence from Spain