Within the southern colonies of America between 1607 and 1775 factors such as available farm land, the increased production of agricultural crops, and general need for a stable labor force led to the development of slavery. 1 How did slavery impact the growth of the colonies and the culture? 2 What caused the
Read moreTo encourage development of rail lines westward, the government offered railroad companies massive land grants and bonds. Railroads received millions of acres of public lands and sold that land to generate money for the construction of the railroads. 1 What did the state and federal governments do to encourage railroad construction? 2 How
Read moreHomestead Act 1 Why did the government encourage westward expansion? 2 What did the government do to encourage settlers to live in the Great Plains? 3 How did the Federal government play a role in the settlement of the Great Plains? 4 What did the US government do to encourage the settlement of
Read moreThe completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 had a huge impact on the West. It encouraged further settlement in the West as it made travelling their cheaper and easier. It also encouraged the development of towns along the railroad, as the railroad made the west less isolated. 1 How did the
Read moreWhat did prince Henry do to help overcome these obstacles to exploration? He established a center for navigation where the letter, ships, instruments, and maps were developed, and he financed early voyages to west Africa. 1 What did Prince Henry accomplish? 2 What did Portugal accomplish with its exploration? 3 Why was Prince
Read moreFor immigrants to the United States, the Transcontinental Railroad presented an opportunity to seek their fortunes in the West. There, they found more opportunity than the port cities of the East Coast, where discrimination kept immigrants living in urban squalor. 1 How did the railroad enable migration west? 2 How did the transcontinental
Read moreU.S. How did the US government encourage support for the war? The American Library Association raised funds to supply soldiers with books and magazines to read, and civilians purchased war bonds and postage stamps to help fund resources for the military, fueling a shared, fighting spirit across the country. How did the government convince the
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