How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of American citizens quizlet?

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How were the conflicts between homesteaders and American Indians resolved in the wake of the Homestead Act?

The American government forced American Indians to leave the land.

The Homestead Act made it possible for millions of people to achieve the dream of

owning a farm.

During the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the United States,

many new towns and settlements grew.

One fraudulent strategy that speculators engaged in was

building tiny structures on land to meet the requirements.

An individual who received a parcel of land under the Homestead Act had to live on that land for at least

five years.

The Homestead Act granted

160 acres of land to settlers who paid a small filing fee.

After the completion of the railroad, a major industry in the West was

ranching.

Materials that had to be shipped to Central Pacific workers included

iron and machinery.

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of American citizens?

It shortened travel time between the East and West for all Americans.

Which statement best explains why the transcontinental railroad took several years to build?

Digging through the mountains was very difficult, and the long winters hampered workers' ability to make progress.

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How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of American citizens it increased the wealth of all Americans and enabled them to travel more?

It made cross-country travel too expensive for ordinary Americans. It decreased the safety of Americans who moved to settle the plains. It shortened travel time between the East and West for all Americans. It shortened travel time between the East and West for all Americans.

What impact did the transcontinental railroad have on the United States quizlet?

this system divided the US into four time zones. The transcontinental railroad also brought settlers to the frontier. they brought lumber, wood, people, and other necessities. the railroads also brought settlers and miners who laid claim to Native American land.

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad affect the US economy quizlet?

How did the transcontinental railroad affect US commerce? The railroad increased commerce by making shipping easier and cheaper. iron and machinery. Due to the railroads, American settlers were able to travel west in larger numbers.

What was the main effect of the transcontinental railroad?

Just as it opened the markets of the west coast and Asia to the east, it brought products of eastern industry to the growing populace beyond the Mississippi. The railroad ensured a production boom, as industry mined the vast resources of the middle and western continent for use in production.