Mining boom
What caused the mining boom?
Discovery of gold
Why did the cowboys take cattle drives on railroads?
Shipment and profit
Why was farming hard in the late 19th century?
Long hours and seasonal changes
who own the election of 1864
William Mckinley
Why did the population grow so fast?
Immigration and westward migration
What were people called during the California gold rush?
49ers
Why was the cowboy life so risky and hard?
Long hours, low pay, harsh weather, and risk of a stamped
What new technology did farms start to use?
Steel plows and mechanical reapers
Why did Bryan support the "free silver policy"?
To help farmers in debt
Where did many of the immigrant come from?
Europe
What started to grow rapidly after the discovery of gold?
Mining towns
Mexican Vaqueros and Native Americans
Why did farms often face economie struggles?
Fluctuation of crop price and debt of buy land/equipment.
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Why did immigrants come to the US?
Seeking economic opportunity and religious freedom
Who did this cause a problem with?
Native Americans
Why did the cowboy era stop?
Barbed wire and harsh weather
Why were farming family more self-sufficient?
By growing the own food and making their own goods
What party was Bryan apart of?
democratic/populist
what fulled the growth of cities?
When did the California gold rush start?
Who were most of the cowboys?
Native Americans, Mexicans, or anyone who was formerly enslaved
How much did an acre of land cost?
1.25
Why did Mckinley support to keep the gold standard
What led to population growth?
Demand of land, resources, and infrastructure development