4. The Railways Flashcards
1
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introduction of railways was
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Final impact of westwards expansion and an additional threat to NA
2
Q
desire to develop US railway so it ran
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from coast to coast
Some lines crossed the Plains
3
Q
what did Rail companies do
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encouraged settlers to come live on the land they had been given by the government.
4
Q
how did Rail lines worsen NA position
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Rail lines disrupted buffalo herds and brought numerous white people to the region to hunt them. Added to dramatic fall in buffalo numbers.
