AP Success - AP US History: Western Railroads' Expansion & Impact
Question 1
It would facilitate the transportation of supplies and troops.
It would allow for quicker mail delivery between the coasts.
It would provide a faster route for settlers moving west.
It would encourage European powers to invest in American infrastructure.
Question 2
He believed railroads would promote order and development in the region.
He thought railroads would primarily benefit the military by providing strategic defense positions.
He considered railroads to be a tool for spreading religious beliefs among indigenous populations.
He saw railroads as a means to exploit natural resources for industrial purposes.
Question 3
Dealing with the influx of immigrants settling in the region.
Protecting the railroads from sabotage by Confederate sympathizers.
Negotiating land rights with railroad companies.
Maintaining peace and order among Indians and robbers.
Question 4
Economic development and commercial connectivity.
The preservation of the natural environment and wildlife.
The creation of a transcontinental telegraph system.
The establishment of new forms of colonial governance.
Question 5
The movement towards isolationism and a reduction in domestic infrastructure projects.
The reliance on military force to resolve international trade disputes.
The use of technology and infrastructure to exert control over the frontier.
The shift from a focus on internal improvements to overseas expansion.
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