The Number Events Railroad form serves as a fascinating journey through the transformative era of railroads in the United States, encapsulating key historic episodes that collectively shaped the nation’s economic, social, and legal landscapes. This educational tool not only prompts learners to sequence pivotal events—ranging from governmental interventions like the Interstate Commerce Act to the monumental construction of the first transcontinental railroad—but also dives into the nuanced impacts of these developments on various sectors of society, including workers, farmers, and corporations. It highlights significant labor movements, such as the violent Pullman car workers’ strike, and critical judicial decisions, from MUNN v. ILLINOIS to Supreme Court rulings on regulatory powers. Additionally, the form sheds light on the essential roles played by immigrants in railroad expansion and the systemic responses to railroad abuses, represented by the formation of the Grange and enactment of Granger laws. The form further explores the concept of railroad time and its adoption across U.S. towns, a testament to the railroads' profound influence on American life. Through this comprehensive yet concise overview, the Number Events Railroad form encapsulates a pivotal chapter in American history, offering insights into the complex interplay between innovation, regulation, and the pursuit of progress.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Number Events Railroad Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | number the events of the railroad era, Illinois, 19th, Pacic |
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CHAPTER |
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6 |
RETEACHING ACTIVITY The Age of the Railroads |
SECTION 2 |
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Sequencing
A. Number the events of the Railroad Era below in the order in which they occurred.
_____ 1. U.S. towns establish railroad time.
_____ 2. Congress passes the Interstate Commerce Act.
_____ 3. First transcontinental railroad created.
_____ 4. Pullman car workers launch violent strike.
_____ 5. Farmers form the Grange to address railroad abuses.
_____ 6. MUNN v. ILLINOIS gives states the right to regulate railroads.
_____ 7. Supreme Court rules ICC cannot set maximum railroad rates.
_____ 8. Railroads’ financial problems prompt nationwide economic panic.
Finding Main Ideas |
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B. Choose the word that most accurately completes the sentences below. |
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Chinese |
five |
Granger laws |
four |
Standard Oil |
financial companies |
German |
land grants |
Irish |
1.Recognizing how important railroads were for settling the West, the government made large
___________ to the railroad companies.
2.The Central Pacific Railroad employed thousands of ____________ immigrants, while numerous
________ immigrants worked for the Union Pacific Railroad.
3.Under railroad time, the United States was divided into _______ time zones.
4.Various measures enacted to regulate the railroads were known as __________.
5.By the end of the 19th century, a quarter of the nation’s railroads had been taken over by __________.
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