Chapter 14 Flashcards
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Trace the development of the Big Four’s transportation and land monopolies in California. What were the effects of the railroad’s monopolies on California society?
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2
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What economic impact did the transcontinental railroad have on California?
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3
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What was the “Battle of Mussel Slough”? What did it reveal about attitudes toward large landholders and railroad business practices?
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4
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What companies owned the most land in California in the late 19th century?
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5
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Who were William Chapman Ralston and William Sharon?
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6
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Describe the Comstock silver boom of 1859-64. Who were the participants, and what was the nature of mining during this rush? How did it affect California’s economy?
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