Leah Kurland 5/7/18 US-1/CPE Transcontinental Railroad Focus / Comprehension Questions (14 pts) Directions: Read the handout , watch the video clip and answer the following questions in complete sentences, including a proper topic sentence. Post your responses to the Schoology drop box provided. Video Notes: - Great plains → vast; untouched - Takes 6 months to cross - Lincoln signs transcontinental railroad into effect; 2,000 miles long - The Union Pacific starts from Omaha - Central Pacific starts in Sacramento - They meet in Utah; promontory point - Government doesn’t have enough money; pay companies in federal land - Must dig through the mountain; use Chinese laborers for the most deadly jobs - Use an explosive to demolish
On their way there they had faced many cons and had lost many of their families that either died of disobeying Congress or of sickness from traveling on foot or traveling on water. This harsh and inhumane action of them traveling so far for land was called The Trail of Tears. Many things had happened when the Cherokee were forced to move from their land. When they were told to move some Indians left respectfully and many did not. Most stayed for their land which was passed by Andrew Jackson to move and force the Indians away.
Under influence of president Andrew Jackson, the congress was urged in 1830 to pass the Indian Removal Act, with the goal of relocated many Native Americans in the East territory, the west of Mississippi river. The Trail of tears was made for the interest of the minorities. Indeed, if president Jackson wished to relocate the Native Americans, it was because he wanted to take advantage of the gold he found on their land. Then, even though the Cherokee won their case in front the supreme court, the president and congress pushed them out(Darrenkamp).
When you are crossing a railroad, there are many things that you need to do to cross safely. You always have to slow down when coming up on a railroad. Then if the lights are on, you must stop between 15-50 feet away from the nearest rail. As soon as the train has passed and the lights turn off and the bar comes back up, you may pass. At night, do not assume that a train isn't coming.
Transcontinential Railroad had a huge impact on the Native Ameriacans, Society and the Environment. Here is one example of how the Native Americans were impacted: Some of the hardships they faced were very little food, only ate once during their working hours. They worked long hours for very little money, and they had ages 10 and up working. Transcontinential Railroad helped the society grow with the transportation it provided. It replaced wagon trains of previous decades which became usless.
Imagine stepping on your overly soggy lawn thinking about all the concerns we went through while building the Bear River dam. Many people believe that they should build the dam so that we don't run out of the water and can use more water. They also think that is essential due to Utah's growing population. However, they haven't thought of the other concerns that will happen if they build the dam. Building the dam would leave to unnecessary expenses.
The railroad was vital in the setting of the west for the American people. The Pacific Railway Act gave the American people a much easier way of travel to the east. This made it more likely for large families to participate in the expansion due to the lack of hardship that many encountered during the Oregon Trail. The Act gave the Union Pacific Railroad the expansion from Nebraska west, while the Central Pacific Railroad moved from California east. Thus, the first railroad was completed when the two companies finally connected in Promontory Point, Utah in spring 1869.
Have you ever heard of The Transcontinental Railroad? It was a big part of history for the U.S.A. You will learn how it was built. What were the challenges of building the railroad? What was so important about it?
The topic that I chose to do is the Industrial Revolution and the Effects of the Transcontinental Railroad. The rise of the Industrial Revolution and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad took place during the period from 1877 to 1900. They occurred as a result of the discovery of natural resources on American land and the government’s encouragement of the growth of businesses. In 1859, Edwin Drake was able to use a steam engine to drill for oil in Pennsylvania, making the mining of oil practical enough for several other states began the process. With the new abundance amount of oil, refining industries arose to turn oil into kerosene and gasoline, which in turn could be used to fuel the machines essential to the Industrial Revolution.
Devinn Francis Introduction:Stokely Carmichael was a civil activist and one of the youngest imprisoned for his participation and work with the freedom writers. On October 29th, 1966 he gave a speech called “Black Power”. During this time whites and blacks were segregated so there were many American civil right movements going on. His main purpose for giving the speech was to persuade and encourage blacks to protest against segregation. He wanted whites to understand that it was unfair to be treated differently because of the difference in their skin color.
The 180s were a time of westward expansion for the United States. The California Gold Rush and Nevada Silver Rush pushed U.S Americans further and further west with the promise of economic prosperity. Despite the benefits it brought to the U.S the transcontinental railroad had some negative consequences. Most, starkly they forced relocation of Native Americans from their lands resulted in widespread destruction of Native American culture.
The cotton gin was a machine that was able to pick the seeds from cottons faster than the slaves and the machine was able to sell more profits for the south then ever before although the cotton gin was able to pick cotton seeds it also demanded the need for more slaves to pick the cotton from the fields which gave a negative impact for the slaves themselves. The Underground Railroad was an underground tunnel system that allowed African Americans slaves to escape from their slave owners. The system had a conductor, lines, stations, and freight to help them in the underground tunnels which is why people call it an underground railroad. Conductors were people that would help the slaves most of the conductors were Men and Women, The lines were
Weather these people are passionate about hiking, mountain biking or off-roading among various other recreational activities, they all share a love for the outdoors, and with fewer places to pursue their passion it can drive some individuals to find adventure in nature where ever they can. Although there are lots of off-road parks often they are very far away and individuals would have to make plans for a several days long trips to make it to them with enough time to enjoy their passion. This is the point where people who love off-roading begin to partake in illegal off-roading closer to home without realizing the negative effect it can have on the environment. When trails are made without taking into account where they are placed the soil can suffer from severe erosion and degradation, also it can be harmful to animal and plant life. Although off-roading may be fun, it seems that the benefits are nowhere near as prominent as the negatives.
Society has benefited as well, providing a more diverse selection of automobiles, offering a more upfront cost and a lower
With owning a hybrid car there are several advantages. One major advantage to owning a hybrid according Hybrid Benefits, is the federal government offers tax deductions up to two thousand dollars for owning a hybrid. Hybrid benefits also say some companies are offering incentives to their employees who own hybrids. Another advantage is going to be the better fuel economy and the instantaneous power. Instantaneous power is when the gas pedal is pushed down and the car starts rolling.
