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The student understands domestic and foreign issues related to U.S. economic growth from the 1870s to 1920. The student is expected to: Describe how the economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad and the Homestead Act contributed to the close of the frontier in the late 19th century.
The student understands domestic and foreign issues related to U.S. economic growth from the 1870s to 1920. The student is expected to: Describe how the economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad and the Homestead Act contributed to the close of the frontier in the late 19th century.
The Transcontinental Railroad impacted the economic development of the frontier in the late 19th century.
Promoted a production boom of the vast resources in the middle and western continent for use in production.
The arrival of masses of new residences led to changes in political boundaries closing the frontier.
The Homestead Act of 1862 impacted the economic development of the frontier in the late 19th century.
Provided federal land grants (160 acres) to settlers moving west into the Great Plains at no cost which decreased available land thus closing the frontier. *
What were the effects of the Transcontiental Railroad?
What were the effects of the Transcontiental Railroad?
What was the impact of the Homestead Act?
What was the impact of the Homestead Act?
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