New Economies & New Settlements Flashcards
What are the names of the 5 settlements?
Bountiful, Ogden, Farmington, Granger, and Parowan
How did mining become a major industry in Utah?
Silver and coal deposits were found, and the more that were found the bigger the industry got.
What were the main minerals mined in early Utah mining towns?
Silver and Coal
Which minerals were mined in 3 or more places?
Lead, coal, and silver.
List 5 settlements that were built for mining.
Stockton, Ophir, Mercur, Alta, and Park City
How did agriculture and mining connect
Having no gardens made them rely on farmers which connected mining and agriculture together.
How did the railroad change the agricultural industry?
It changed how the beef was sent to other parts of the world. The meat started being sent by refrigerated cars.
How did it affect local businesses?
The railroad put some stress on the local businesses because of how much cheaper goods became.
What impact did the railroad have on tourism and new people moving to Utah?
Families could save 3 months by going by train
How did the railroad change the way people traveled throughout Utah?
It changed how much time it took.
