The causes and nature of white American exploitation of the Plains (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which year was the Pacific Railroad Act introduced by Lincoln?
In which year was the Pacific Railroad Act introduced by Lincoln?
1862
Which two companies built the Transcontinental Railroad?
Which two companies built the Transcontinental Railroad?
Central Pacific & Union Pacific
Where did the Central Pacific Railroad begin construction?
Where did the Central Pacific Railroad begin construction?
Sacramento
How much did the government loan per mile of track for the railroad?
How much did the government loan per mile of track for the railroad?
$16,000
Why did the U.S. government need to build railroads across the Plains?
Why did the U.S. government need to build railroads across the Plains?
To connect east & west for unity
In what year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?
In what year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?
1869
Why were cattle branded on ranches?
Why were cattle branded on ranches?
To identify their owner
How did cowboy work on ranches differ from work on the trails?
How did cowboy work on ranches differ from work on the trails?
Ranch work was full-time all year
How did railroad construction negatively impact Plains Indians?
How did railroad construction negatively impact Plains Indians?
Workers killed buffalo for meat
What caused rivalry between ranchers and homesteaders?
What caused rivalry between ranchers and homesteaders?
Conflict over land