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Ch 5 PNWHistory

A State of Growth

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What was a benefit of building the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroad? Connected Washington to the rest of the country.
How were most railroad companies able to finance the building of the rail lines? Land grants and loans.
Which of the following is NOT a way in which the growth of the railroads contributed to the economic development of the state? Railroads brought new diseases.
How did railroad companies get enough workers to help build the railroads? Encouraged immigration.
Why did so many immigrants from Scandinavian countries to in ity in the state.climate, location, and landforms of the Puget Sound reminded them of their homeland.
Why were some native-born Americans MOSTLY angry over the flood of immigration? They thought they would lose their jobs.
Which of the following is one reason for urbanization in Washington? The location of the train stations and seaports encouraged the growth of cities.
Why was Tacoma chosen as the place for the Northern Pacific terminus instead of Seattle? The Cascades cut Seattle off from the interior of the region.
Who owned the Great Northern Railway Company? James J. Hill
Construction of the railroad and Klondike Gold Rush helped make Seattle the larges True
What TWO railroads eventually connected to Washington State? Northern Pacific and Great Northern
What city in the north Puget Sound is called Washington's "Little Norway?" Poulsbo
What is a fjord? A long narrow body of water between stiff cliffs.
According to the documentary on Ellis Island and Immigration, what did the immigrants first see waving like a flag in the harbor? Statue of Liberty.
Who made his fortune by providing luxury to train passengers? George Pullman
Where was Gold found in the Yukon? Rabbit Creek
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