Question

Which were results of the construction of the transcontinental railroad?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
The railroad opened up the Great Plains and the West Coast to waves of new immigrants from Europe.

B.
Railroad owners Leland Stanford and Thomas Durant were convicted of bribery and sent to prison.

C.
When the line was completed, Americans were so pleased that they reelected President Lincoln for a second term.

D.
The rail line crossed long-established Native American trails and disturbed buffalo-hunting grounds.

Answer 1

There is no story to go by.

Answer 2

Oh wait, this is history. Idiot

Answer 3

So, respectively, take it to the History board, not math please.

Answer 4

It was not loading, as I have to finish my homework I brought it here if you don"t mind

Answer 5

Alright.

Answer 6

No need to insult other users, Apple. But please put questions to their respective categories.

Answer 7

State that in the question so your question won't be deleted by a moderator.

Answer 8

UT, I wasn't insulting. I was calling myself an idiot :P

Answer 9

Okay, my apologies. I'm just trying to finish my work

Answer 10

Alright Apple. As long as we are on common ground and forgive each other. I think the answer is D.

Answer 11

No need to apologize, and I think you're right.

Answer 12

Just D? it asked to choose all answers that apply but if it is just D that's fine

Answer 13

Whoops

Answer 14

Oh then I misunderstood. Let me read it again.

Answer 15

No problem, thank you for your help

Answer 16

I know UT and he's pretty good when it comes to helping people.

Answer 17

Thank you both, would you mind answering two more history questions?

Answer 18

If not that's okay.

Answer 19

Sure!

Answer 20

Just hold on, he's still answering.

Answer 21

It's not C. Because the railroad wasn't completed until 1869. I don't know about the two men in B, and A is a possibility as it opened up movement for Americans.

Answer 22

Most likely A and D.

Answer 23

Yeah, I can see where you guys are coming from. Now that i think of it C and D seem correct.

Answer 24

The road was completed in 1869 and Lincoln was assassinated in 1865.

Answer 25

Which was a difficulty the builders of the transcontinental railroad had to overcome?

A.
providing supplies to build tracks and support workers

B.
bridging the Grand Canyon and Rio Grande River

C.
building on the wet, marshy soil of the Great Plains

D.
meeting the demands of skilled union workers

Answer 26

This is the second question if you don't mind :)

Answer 27

I don't. UT left, I'll answer.

Answer 28

Thanks :)

Answer 29

Pretty sure it's A.

Answer 30

A. is good but missing the Great Basin. Did Utah (Deseret) not exist in 1869? Sort of a silly absence in the statement.

B. Well, that should be a matter of the historical record. Is it so, or not?

C. This is just silly. 1869?? Mr. Lincoln was no longer with us here in mortality.

D. Well, duh.

Answer 31

Thanks theres two more actually. I'm sorry

Answer 32

Hm. I wasn't sure of D.

Answer 33

Which statement best describes cowboys?

A.
Most cowboys had served in the Union Army during the Civil War.

B.
Cowboys were well-paid and received health benefits.

C.
Most cowboys were large ranch owners from Texas or Oklahoma.

D.
Cowboys included many different racial and ethnic groups.

Answer 34

I'm thinking either C or A. Not quite keen on History, hence me finding this in the Math section.

Answer 35

Hahah that's okay i just need to get through this work

Answer 36

I settle on C.

Answer 37

A) Cowboys may or may not have served in the Union Army
B)Cowboys were not well paid and did not receive health benefits (no such thing)
C) Most cowboys worked for the ranch owners but weren't owners themselves
D) Yes because most cowboys were near the border of the United States and Mexico.

Answer 38

Exactly. This is why I shouldn't be answering History questions :P

Answer 39

I see thank you

Answer 40

You are welcome

Answer 41

It's no problem

Answer 42

Which were major causes of conflict between Native Americans and white settlers in the 1800s?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
the effort by Native Americans to secede from the U.S. and form their own government

B.
the slaughter of buffalo herds on which Native Americans depended for food

C.
the issue of who owned and controlled the land, and for which purposes it should be used

D.
the common Native American practice of ignoring treaties that they had signed

Answer 43

last one!

Answer 44

I'll take a shot, but you probably shouldn't depend on my answer.

Answer 45

B and C

Answer 46

Well that was fast

Answer 47

theres one more ahhh!

Which Native American tribe of the Northwest attempted to reach Canada while fighting the U.S. Army?

A.
Nez Perce

B.
Sioux

C.
Crow

D.
Cheyenne

Answer 48

A) The tribes weren't unified enough to secede and considered themselves independent from the United States
B)Buffalo were a way of Native American life and the settlers were killing them for sport
C)This was the main conflict between the Natives and the Settlers.
D)It was mainly the Settlers who ignored the treaties.

Answer 49

UT, you're really good at this, only reason I'm clueless is because I haven't covered this yet in ghistory. I'm still studying the 1700s.

Answer 50

Wait.

Answer 51

Idiot. Again.

Answer 52

Rather because I've PASSED that a long time ago.

Answer 53

http://www.emersonkent.com/images/maps/native_american_map.jpg

Answer 54

This should help.

Answer 55

Either I'm tired or really bad at history.

Answer 56

The Crow are geographically closer to Canada, but I don't know for sure.

Answer 57

What conflict in particular?

Answer 58

I am both. History is NOT my forte! ugh

Answer 59

Thank you for your help I really appriciate it

Answer 60

You are welcome. History is one of my stronger areas. If only I was as good with Math as I was with History :P

Answer 61

Thank him. I'm completely dumbfounded.

Answer 62

I'm a lot better in Math.

Answer 63

Not completely, you had a good idea of what was going on.

Answer 64

Thank you both of you haha

Answer 65

I think we are getting off topic here, anymore questions Kk?

Answer 66

It's fine if you talk a little in a question UT.

Answer 67

I've done it before.

Answer 68

Okay, I'm new to all of this.

Answer 69

I actually do I just don't want to bother you anymore

Answer 70

Oh you're not bothering us!

Answer 71

Are you sure?

Answer 72

Yes. :)

Answer 73

I'm here if you want to talk!

Answer 74

Who was considered the greatest leader of the Nez Perce people?

A.
Geronimo

B.
Chief Joseph

C.
Sitting Bull

D.
Crazy Horse

Answer 75

Thank you Thank you

Answer 76

Let's see

Answer 77

Sitting Bull instantly comes to my head. I need to research into the Nez Perce though.

Answer 78

You are great at history!

Answer 79

It's actually Chief Joseph :P

Answer 80

That's the one thing I know.

Answer 81

After further research, you are correct Apple.

Answer 82

Thanks!

Answer 83

I have to go, I'll be back on in about 20 mins.

Answer 84

Why do people study history?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
It explains why our culture is superior to others.

B.
It helps us avoid repeating past mistakes.

C.
It demonstrates how people will live in the future.

D.
It helps us understand different peoples and nations.

Answer 85

Sitting Bull was Lakota, not Nez Perce. Remember that.

Answer 86

D. all the way.

Answer 87

B and D

Answer 88

Oh, thought it was single choice again.

Answer 89

Which was a legal means that the builders of the transcontinental railroad used to cut costs and finance railroad construction?

A.
receiving government aid

B.
overcharging the government for work

C.
allowing poor and unsafe workmanship

D.
giving building contracts to themselves

Answer 90

It's all good

Answer 91

C and perhaps D.

Answer 92

Oh legal means.

Answer 93

It depends on the working regulations at the time.

Answer 94

Which bill passed by Congress in 1862 gave 160 acres of public land to anyone willing to settle it?

A.
Indian Removal Act

B.
Homestead Act

C.
Interstate Commerce Act

D.
Kansas-Nebraska Act

Answer 95

B.

Answer 96

Not to be rude Kk, but you should really be looking this stuff on your own rather than relying on us. One of the most important factors of learning is to let the information enter the short term, go into the long term, and then recognize/retrieve this information.

Answer 97

Well as it is nearly 12am and I am struggling to finish my work on my own right now. 3 soccer games in one day is exhausting I cant think straight right now to save my life

Answer 98

Alright then I think it is justified. Let's this be advise for the future. Goodnight.