Answers FL-2100315-United States History CRHomesteaders and the Transcontinental Railroad

Homesteaders and the Transcontinental Railroad Answers

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How did railroads help farmers in the late 1800s?

They charged small farms higher shipping rates.

They helped farmers transport their goods to wider markets.

They organized highly efficient monopolies.

The Grange and Farmers’ Alliances differed in

their views on the regulation of business.

their commitment to political action.

their efforts to provide economic support to farmers.

How did railroads hurt farmers in the late 1800s?

They opened new land for settlement and farming.

They expanded the size of the markets for farmers.

They used unfair business practices and charged high shipping rates.

The Grange and Farmers’ Alliances were similar in that they

worked to improve railroads’ profits.

focused on placing farmers in debt.

sought to improve the lives of farmers.

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