The First Railroads

Question 1

The transcontinental railroad had all of the following impacts except __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

preserving buffaloes and Western wildlife from hunting

Question 2

Why was the construction of railroads encouraged in the Indian Territory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Railroads made it easier to access coal deposits and mining camps.

Question 3

Who held the record for the most buffalo kills during the time of commercial buffalo hunting?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“Buffalo Bill” Cody

Question 4

All of the following industries began to grow after the development of railroads except the __________ industry.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

manufacturing

Question 5

Another name for the attack on Bozeman Trail was the __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fetterman Massacre

Question 6

American Indians feared that railway construction in the Indian Territory would lead to __________. i. cultural diffusionii. the loss of more tribal landiii. the loss of tribal sovereignty

Revolt · Accepted Answer

i., ii., and iii.

The First Railroads Answers

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