American West - Railroad

Question 1

When was the civil war

Answer 1

1861-1865

Question 2

Why was the Railroad built

Answer 2

To transport goods for trade from the west to the east (central Pacific) and east to the west (Union Pacific). Brought out supplies like timber and encouraged trade, for example, cattle to the east

Question 3

Problems and solutions with the railroad

Answer 3

Labour shortages - Chinese workers included racism
Indian tribes - Army defence 
Geography of America (mountains, rivers)
Funding
Lawlessness
Social issues - gambling, prostitution
Distance (east to west)

Question 4

Impact on America because of the Railroad

Answer 4

People made westward migration, and communication with the East became much easier

Question 5

Why were railroads important

Answer 5

The railroad shortened the journey and made the journey safer. (Before the terrain was horrendous as you had to climb mountains - either Rockies or Sierra Nevada). This grew cities/towns and could sell land to settlers

Question 6

Did the Government solve any problems in accordance with the railroad

Answer 6

Gave grants, land and funding. Improved technology by building bridges. Brought in Chinese immigrants (7,000-10,000) along with Irish workers. Ex soldiers from the civil war acted as workers which, in turn, the government gave more money for and made the government to unite the USA

Question 7

When was the railroad built

Answer 7

1863-1869