Economic Developments: Agriculture in the Northeast Flashcards
1
Q
How did Agriculture benefit the Northeast of the USA?
A
It meant more people could be fed so the population could grow more
2
Q
What were large cities usually hubs for?
A
Trade
3
Q
How did most agricultural products get to the Northeast?
A
By trains
4
Q
What was an issue with the railroads for farmers?
A
They were usually owned by monopolies
5
Q
Name a railroad monopoly
A
Vanderbilt Railroad Monopoly
6
Q
What did railroad monopolies mean for farmers?
A
They had to pay high transport prices for their products as they had no alternatives of who to use
7
Q
What parts of the USA were the transport costs for farmers with railroads a large issue?
A
All parts of the USA
8
Q
Which part of the USA had the least farming happening? Why?
A
The Northeast, as it was more of an urban area
