After winning against William Jennings Bryan, Taft took office in 1909. However, he had trouble working with Congress and disliked being president.
Under Taft, Congress passed the 16th Amendment, which created income tax. He also set up the Department of Commerce, in addition to the Department of Labor. Communications companies were placed under government control.
Taft was accused of trying to undo Roosevelt's success.
In the election of 1912, Taft ran again, against democratic nomination Woodrow Wilson. The Progressives wanted Roosevelt to run, so he ran as third party, the Progressive Party. However, this party was nicknamed the Bull Moose Party.
Woodrow Wilson had a new plan called the New Freedom. Roosevelt's campaign was called New Nationalism.
Woodrow Wilson won the 1912 election, taking office in 1913.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Roosevelt's Foreign Policy
Under Teddy, three policies were followed. In Europe, the United States followed isolationism, and stayed neutral in their affairs. In Asia, America would settle disputes and improve trade. In Latin America, in addition to the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt issued the Roosevelt Corollary. It stated that any country too weak to help itself, the United States would step in.
Roosevelt also pushed for the Panama Canal. When Colombia refused to allow a canal to be built, Roosevelt sent the American navy to aid Panama in a revolt against Colombia. This action was an example of the quote "Speak softly and carry a big stick. You will go far." The Panama canal took 10 years to build and was completed in 1914. It was over 50 miles long and cut the distance from New York to San Francisco by about 7,800 miles.
Teddy felt that two terms as president were enough. He convinced the Republicans to nominate William Howard Taft, who won in 1908.
Roosevelt also pushed for the Panama Canal. When Colombia refused to allow a canal to be built, Roosevelt sent the American navy to aid Panama in a revolt against Colombia. This action was an example of the quote "Speak softly and carry a big stick. You will go far." The Panama canal took 10 years to build and was completed in 1914. It was over 50 miles long and cut the distance from New York to San Francisco by about 7,800 miles.
Teddy felt that two terms as president were enough. He convinced the Republicans to nominate William Howard Taft, who won in 1908.
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
When he was growing up with asthma, the nature and outdoors represented health to Teddy Roosevelt. He grew up normally, went to school, graduated from college, and married.
Unfortunately, on the same day, both his mother and his wife died. This left him alone and heartbroken. Roosevelt moved out west to live life as a rancher. During the Spanish-American War, he led his Rough Riders in the famed charge up San Juan Hill with the African American infantry.
In the election of 1900, William McKinley won against Democratic William Bryan. Roosevelt was his vice president. Unfortunately, less than a year into his second term, McKinley was assassinated. Roosevelt became president. He was only 42, the youngest president in the history of America. He wanted both reform at home and abroad.
Roosevelt's square deal changed things at home. When coal miners in Pennsylvania went on strike, Roosevelt forced the owners of the mine to make a compromise with his workers. Called the "Trustbuster", Teddy went on to control big businesses, busting companies such as Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company. He created the Department of Commerce and Labor to deal with business.
Roosevelt added over 150 million acres to America's forests. He created the first Federal Bird Reserve. Congress passed laws to allow the building of dams, irrigation, and national parks. Congress also passed the Meat Inspection Act and the Food and Drugs Act.
Unfortunately, on the same day, both his mother and his wife died. This left him alone and heartbroken. Roosevelt moved out west to live life as a rancher. During the Spanish-American War, he led his Rough Riders in the famed charge up San Juan Hill with the African American infantry.
In the election of 1900, William McKinley won against Democratic William Bryan. Roosevelt was his vice president. Unfortunately, less than a year into his second term, McKinley was assassinated. Roosevelt became president. He was only 42, the youngest president in the history of America. He wanted both reform at home and abroad.
Roosevelt's square deal changed things at home. When coal miners in Pennsylvania went on strike, Roosevelt forced the owners of the mine to make a compromise with his workers. Called the "Trustbuster", Teddy went on to control big businesses, busting companies such as Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company. He created the Department of Commerce and Labor to deal with business.
Roosevelt added over 150 million acres to America's forests. He created the first Federal Bird Reserve. Congress passed laws to allow the building of dams, irrigation, and national parks. Congress also passed the Meat Inspection Act and the Food and Drugs Act.
Imperialism
First off, I would like to apologize for the lack of new posts.
With the acquisition of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico from Spain in the Spanish-American war, the concept of Imperialism truly sank into place. Imperialism, or the taking of other lands for economic or military purposes, was heavily debated in the U.S. at the time.
"It is unconstitutional" some said. Others, and most, believed according to Social Darwinism. The United States continued to increase power in the Pacific. In China, European powers had "spheres of influence", or specially controlled trading areas. As this limited American power and ability to trade, John Hay, Secretary of State, proposed the Open Door Policy.
In 1900, the Fists of Righteous Harmony, or the Boxers, rebelled against the European powers controlling China. Troops arrived from countries around the world to stop the rebellion. John Hay encouraged countries not to take more territory in China, but the Chinese were forced to repay for damages done in the rebellion.
America was gaining power in Asia and the Pacific, and with that, growing respect from the European nations.
With the acquisition of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico from Spain in the Spanish-American war, the concept of Imperialism truly sank into place. Imperialism, or the taking of other lands for economic or military purposes, was heavily debated in the U.S. at the time.
"It is unconstitutional" some said. Others, and most, believed according to Social Darwinism. The United States continued to increase power in the Pacific. In China, European powers had "spheres of influence", or specially controlled trading areas. As this limited American power and ability to trade, John Hay, Secretary of State, proposed the Open Door Policy.
In 1900, the Fists of Righteous Harmony, or the Boxers, rebelled against the European powers controlling China. Troops arrived from countries around the world to stop the rebellion. John Hay encouraged countries not to take more territory in China, but the Chinese were forced to repay for damages done in the rebellion.
America was gaining power in Asia and the Pacific, and with that, growing respect from the European nations.
Monday, January 21, 2008
The Spanish- American War: Causes
Spain was fighting a guerrilla war, and had started using a Reconcentration Policy in order to sort the good from the bad. Unfortunately, Spanish colonists were herded into little rooms with bad food, clothing and shelter.
A large portion of the Cuban sugar plantations were also American, so the Spanish American War protected American economic interests. Also, "Yellow Journalism", or newspapers featuring highly exaggerated stories, also helped promote and begin the war.
However, what truly sparked the Spanish- American war was the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor, Cuba. Americans across the country believed that it was Spain's fault. But, later investigation proved that the hull blew out by itself.
A large portion of the Cuban sugar plantations were also American, so the Spanish American War protected American economic interests. Also, "Yellow Journalism", or newspapers featuring highly exaggerated stories, also helped promote and begin the war.
However, what truly sparked the Spanish- American war was the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor, Cuba. Americans across the country believed that it was Spain's fault. But, later investigation proved that the hull blew out by itself.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
The Populist Party
During the late 1800's, farmers across America began to suffer from falling crop prices. They began to form farm alliances, eventually creating a new political party called the Populist party. The Democratic party began to support some Populist ideas in order to gain votes.
The 1896 Election ended the Populist Party. The Populists supported the silver standard, or to use silver to make coins. However, supported by President Cleveland, business owners wanted to limit the supply of money in order to keep prices low. The Republican party nominated William McKinley, who was for the gold standard.
William Jennings Bryan, a democrat, made his famous "cross of gold" speech, winning him both the Democratic and Populist nomination for the election. He campaigned around the country, traveling as no one had before, making over 600 speeches.
McKinley, however, stayed at home in Ohio throughout the campaign, but was supported by big businesses, who donated to his cause. He took office in 1897.
Bryan's defeat led to the end of the Populist Party. However, a new group of people, called Progressives, began.
The 1896 Election ended the Populist Party. The Populists supported the silver standard, or to use silver to make coins. However, supported by President Cleveland, business owners wanted to limit the supply of money in order to keep prices low. The Republican party nominated William McKinley, who was for the gold standard.
William Jennings Bryan, a democrat, made his famous "cross of gold" speech, winning him both the Democratic and Populist nomination for the election. He campaigned around the country, traveling as no one had before, making over 600 speeches.
McKinley, however, stayed at home in Ohio throughout the campaign, but was supported by big businesses, who donated to his cause. He took office in 1897.
Bryan's defeat led to the end of the Populist Party. However, a new group of people, called Progressives, began.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Labor Unions
Two major labor unions grew during the Gilded Age.
The first, the Knights of Labor, took all workers. They favored strikes and boycotting to achieve their goals. It was once a secret organization, but under Presley, the Knights of Labor grew enormously. However, during a strike, several members were killed by police. Later, in a protest at Haymarket Square (against police for murder) the Knights of Labor were joined by several sympathetic anarchists. When police arrived to sort out the trouble, one of the anarchists threw a bomb, killing three policemen and wounding several others. This riot at Haymarket Square destroyed the Knights of Labor as people associated them with killing and bombing.
The second major labor union was the American Federation of Labor, or AFL. This group was small, since they only accepted skilled workers, and no blacks or women. These skilled workers were organized according to craft, forming smaller unions within the larger AFL. The American Federation of Labor favored peaceful bargaining over strikes and boycotts.
Often, when workers went on strike, the employers simply hired different people, ones that didn't belong to a labor union, called strikebreakers. Fights would frequently break out between strikers and strikebreakers.
The first, the Knights of Labor, took all workers. They favored strikes and boycotting to achieve their goals. It was once a secret organization, but under Presley, the Knights of Labor grew enormously. However, during a strike, several members were killed by police. Later, in a protest at Haymarket Square (against police for murder) the Knights of Labor were joined by several sympathetic anarchists. When police arrived to sort out the trouble, one of the anarchists threw a bomb, killing three policemen and wounding several others. This riot at Haymarket Square destroyed the Knights of Labor as people associated them with killing and bombing.
The second major labor union was the American Federation of Labor, or AFL. This group was small, since they only accepted skilled workers, and no blacks or women. These skilled workers were organized according to craft, forming smaller unions within the larger AFL. The American Federation of Labor favored peaceful bargaining over strikes and boycotts.
Often, when workers went on strike, the employers simply hired different people, ones that didn't belong to a labor union, called strikebreakers. Fights would frequently break out between strikers and strikebreakers.
Reform and Change
Author Mark Twain called this next period in American society the "Gilded Age", because he thought that all the power held in America was in the hands of a few wealthy men.
Indeed, the spoils system caused many scandals. A politician would pretend to befriend immigrants, giving them fuel, food, clothing, and housing. He would also host big events to get himself known. In return for his hospitality, he expected people to vote for the candidates that he supported.
Boss Tweed ran a political organization called Tammany Hall. William Marcy Tweed and his people made millions off the government using the spoils system. He also counted the votes, so he often faked the total to keep his candidates in office.
Mugwumps, a group that wanted reform, rose in the Gilded Age. They were for civil service, the idea that government positions should be given to people with the right skills. Before, politicians gave government positions to their sometimes incompetent friends.
Indeed, the spoils system caused many scandals. A politician would pretend to befriend immigrants, giving them fuel, food, clothing, and housing. He would also host big events to get himself known. In return for his hospitality, he expected people to vote for the candidates that he supported.
Boss Tweed ran a political organization called Tammany Hall. William Marcy Tweed and his people made millions off the government using the spoils system. He also counted the votes, so he often faked the total to keep his candidates in office.
Mugwumps, a group that wanted reform, rose in the Gilded Age. They were for civil service, the idea that government positions should be given to people with the right skills. Before, politicians gave government positions to their sometimes incompetent friends.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Hazards in Work
Immigrants settled in cities because they could find work in factories. These industrial factories required thousands of laborers, working long hours for a small pay. Immigrants were willing to brave the stuffy, dirty, and dangerous factories for little money for six days of work.
Inadequate fire escapes caused many laborers to die, such as in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Machines used to manufacture merchandise was very dangerous, and if you were injured on the job, you received no help from your employer. Managers expected employees to take care of themselves on the job. In many factories, workers became sick from the dust or dirt inside the building.
Desperate laborers formed 'labor unions', getting together and going on strike to improve conditions and wages. Unfortunately, most strikes brought little assistance or improvement to conditions. In fact, since so many workers were available, the value of one worker was very low. In some cases, managers hired thugs to beat the strikers into submission.
Indeed, these factories were terrible for work, and yet many poverty-stricken immigrants relied on these factories to stay alive.
Inadequate fire escapes caused many laborers to die, such as in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Machines used to manufacture merchandise was very dangerous, and if you were injured on the job, you received no help from your employer. Managers expected employees to take care of themselves on the job. In many factories, workers became sick from the dust or dirt inside the building.
Desperate laborers formed 'labor unions', getting together and going on strike to improve conditions and wages. Unfortunately, most strikes brought little assistance or improvement to conditions. In fact, since so many workers were available, the value of one worker was very low. In some cases, managers hired thugs to beat the strikers into submission.
Indeed, these factories were terrible for work, and yet many poverty-stricken immigrants relied on these factories to stay alive.
Living Conditions
Upon arrival, the best housing most immigrants could find, unless they had relatives or friends, already in America, was the tenement. Many tenements were known as dumbbells, large on the top and bottom, and small in the middle. In reality, tenements were just cheaply made apartments divided into rooms.
In most rooms, there were no windows. The floors were weak and unstable. Also, the tenements were fire hazards with no fire escapes. Large families crowded into tiny rooms, often having no place to sleep. There were no bathtubs or running water/lighting for many of the immigrants.
Bathrooms came in the form of outhouses, where everyone in an apartment, usually around 20 families, shared five toilets, with no toilet paper or running water.
Disease was very common, despite attempts to keep the apartments clean. Until the government stepped in to inspect and improve conditions, immigrants suffered.
In most rooms, there were no windows. The floors were weak and unstable. Also, the tenements were fire hazards with no fire escapes. Large families crowded into tiny rooms, often having no place to sleep. There were no bathtubs or running water/lighting for many of the immigrants.
Bathrooms came in the form of outhouses, where everyone in an apartment, usually around 20 families, shared five toilets, with no toilet paper or running water.
Disease was very common, despite attempts to keep the apartments clean. Until the government stepped in to inspect and improve conditions, immigrants suffered.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Nativism and Ethno-centricity
Nativist actions towards the end of the 19th century started discrimination against the "New" immigrants. Fears that jobs would be taken away spiraled into demands that the government restrict immigration. In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed, forbidding all Chinese from arriving in America. For most, Angel Island on the coast of California would be the closest they could get to America. Soon after, Congress extended this Exclusion Act to other Asians. This would not be lifted until the mid 1900's.
Congress also set up quotas limiting the amount of European immigrants arriving in the United States. Small amounts of people were allowed in. These immigrants would face much discrimination and prejudice from Nativists.
Congress also set up quotas limiting the amount of European immigrants arriving in the United States. Small amounts of people were allowed in. These immigrants would face much discrimination and prejudice from Nativists.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Immigrants in Waves
Immigration was the next great portion of American history. News of the gold rush in California started the mass emigration and immigration. Desperate and poor, these new foreign people settled in tenements in all the big cities, looking for work.
The Irish potato famine, caused by a potato fungus, drove thousands of Irish farmers towards America. They arrived in the New York Harbor poor and homeless. Runners looking to help the immigrants found homes and jobs. In reality, they took advantage of the immigrants poor knowledge of English. The homes the immgrants lived in, tenement, were dirty and disorganized, with bad air to breathe. Food was rare and expensive. Many immigrant families lost members due to disease caused by malnutrition and starvation.
The Irish potato famine, caused by a potato fungus, drove thousands of Irish farmers towards America. They arrived in the New York Harbor poor and homeless. Runners looking to help the immigrants found homes and jobs. In reality, they took advantage of the immigrants poor knowledge of English. The homes the immgrants lived in, tenement, were dirty and disorganized, with bad air to breathe. Food was rare and expensive. Many immigrant families lost members due to disease caused by malnutrition and starvation.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Mission: Conquer Sitting Bull
All of the Plains Indian chiefs had surrendured but Sitting Bull, who had fled with a small tribe to the Grandmother Land, or Canada. The United States Government did not want an Indian out of their clutches, so liased with Canada to "turn over" Sitting Bull. This Indian chief returned to a reservation to be hailed as a hero.
When the Transcontinental Railroad was completed, he was invited to make a speech about it at one of the many celebrations. A young army officer was the translator. Knowing that only the officer could understand him, Sitting Bull launched into a speech cursing all white men. He would smile, bow, then throw out a few more insults. The bewildered officer took the stage with his battered translations, of which he had written down a few friendly words, but adding some known Indian words, the audience rose to congratulate Sitting Bull on a speech well-given. In fact, his speech was such a success that a railroad official took Sitting Bull to another city for another speech. Sitting Bull was then invited to join the Wild West Show, where he gave out autographs for coins.
When the Messiah came, asking the Indians to dance the Ghost Dance, Sitting Bull was arrested for participating in this dance. He was killed as they led him away.
When the Transcontinental Railroad was completed, he was invited to make a speech about it at one of the many celebrations. A young army officer was the translator. Knowing that only the officer could understand him, Sitting Bull launched into a speech cursing all white men. He would smile, bow, then throw out a few more insults. The bewildered officer took the stage with his battered translations, of which he had written down a few friendly words, but adding some known Indian words, the audience rose to congratulate Sitting Bull on a speech well-given. In fact, his speech was such a success that a railroad official took Sitting Bull to another city for another speech. Sitting Bull was then invited to join the Wild West Show, where he gave out autographs for coins.
When the Messiah came, asking the Indians to dance the Ghost Dance, Sitting Bull was arrested for participating in this dance. He was killed as they led him away.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Homesteaders, miners, and immigrants
The United States was rising as the Transcontinental Railroad was being built. Homesteaders eagerly claimed land west as miners and prospectors flocked to California in search of riches. America was strong and unified once more ready to expand.
Waves of Chinese flooded American shores, bringing on the wrath of American nativists. However, these immigrants were hired as laborers to work on the transcontinental railroad, providing the necessity of long hours as well as little pay.
America’s spirit as a rising power and strong industry would bring wealth in the many years to come.
Waves of Chinese flooded American shores, bringing on the wrath of American nativists. However, these immigrants were hired as laborers to work on the transcontinental railroad, providing the necessity of long hours as well as little pay.
America’s spirit as a rising power and strong industry would bring wealth in the many years to come.
Scandal on the tracks
Thomas Durant, head of Credit Mobilier company, realized that physically building the railroad was what earned the real money. So, he created Credit Mobilier, and built tracks of railroad, charging Union Pacific Railroad Company $50,000 for each mile of track his workers laid.
In reality, it only cost him $30,000 to lay each mile of track, and the $20,000 difference all went into his pocket, making him a very wealthy man.
In this way, Thomas Durant and other men grew rich off the railroad.
Durant’s schemes were discovered, which created the Credit Mobilier scam.
In reality, it only cost him $30,000 to lay each mile of track, and the $20,000 difference all went into his pocket, making him a very wealthy man.
In this way, Thomas Durant and other men grew rich off the railroad.
Durant’s schemes were discovered, which created the Credit Mobilier scam.
Economy grows as railroad lengthens
The United States’ great new idea to expand westward by building the transcontinental railroad has worked in their favor. Starting in 1869 people could jump on a train to go coast to coast. This connection of the railroad also opened up another track onto the country’s financial fund by opening up more opportunities.
Allowing people to travel west faster has allowed people to spend less time traveling and more time working. All of this works to the government’s favor in which they are able to collect more taxes and it allows them to let more people into the country. Then, if more people come into the country than more jobs can be filled causing the total economy to soar through the roof.
Now since this railroad has given a boost to the economy the United States can now do more great things like this. In turn it will allow the hopes of the Manifest Destiny to be a little closer.
Allowing people to travel west faster has allowed people to spend less time traveling and more time working. All of this works to the government’s favor in which they are able to collect more taxes and it allows them to let more people into the country. Then, if more people come into the country than more jobs can be filled causing the total economy to soar through the roof.
Now since this railroad has given a boost to the economy the United States can now do more great things like this. In turn it will allow the hopes of the Manifest Destiny to be a little closer.
Railroad tunnels through people's emotions
The transcontinental railroad which was finished in 1869 has affected many people whether it is positively or negatively. These people include settlers, Native Americans, and immigrants who mainly live in the central and western United States. The railroad is giving some jobs, taking away some people’s homes, and allowing more space for others.
This new railroad is great for immigrants because it is allowing the country to let more of them in. It also allows them to get jobs either out west or on the railroad itself. The Irish and Chinese were big on working with this cross country railroad.
Settlers are also happy about this railroad because it is allows them to get across the country out west quicker and safer. They used to have to take a train to Iowa, then take a boat across the Missouri River, and finally take stagecoaches the rest of the way. The time was cut in half with the railroad and then they were free to look for gold or new jobs.
The Native Americans were affected negatively by the railroad because it went right through their land, destroying their homes. Then, since the railroad allowed people to migrate away from the east coast some people settled near their land and killed their buffalo. Without the buffalo, the Native Americans struggle to survive because they used the buffalo for everything.
There were many effects on the people living or coming to the United States because of the transcontinental railroad. Native Americans were affected negatively and settlers and immigrants were affected positively. Mixed emotions led to be a problem for some time to come.
This new railroad is great for immigrants because it is allowing the country to let more of them in. It also allows them to get jobs either out west or on the railroad itself. The Irish and Chinese were big on working with this cross country railroad.
Settlers are also happy about this railroad because it is allows them to get across the country out west quicker and safer. They used to have to take a train to Iowa, then take a boat across the Missouri River, and finally take stagecoaches the rest of the way. The time was cut in half with the railroad and then they were free to look for gold or new jobs.
The Native Americans were affected negatively by the railroad because it went right through their land, destroying their homes. Then, since the railroad allowed people to migrate away from the east coast some people settled near their land and killed their buffalo. Without the buffalo, the Native Americans struggle to survive because they used the buffalo for everything.
There were many effects on the people living or coming to the United States because of the transcontinental railroad. Native Americans were affected negatively and settlers and immigrants were affected positively. Mixed emotions led to be a problem for some time to come.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Disaster on the American Indian Nation
The Transcontinental Railroad has provided many good and bad things to the United States. Among the bad were the effects it had on the American Plains Indians.
The railroad tore through their lands, scaring away the buffalo, the life of the Plains Indians. In one speech at Promontory Point, Utah, Chief Sitting Bull cursed the Americans, saying they had ruined his life, property, and livelihood.
Clearly, the Indians had no sympathy whatsoever for any of the Americans, a thought supported by the massacre of the Indian folk at Wounded Knee.
For a more complete history of the Plains Indians, please read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.
The railroad tore through their lands, scaring away the buffalo, the life of the Plains Indians. In one speech at Promontory Point, Utah, Chief Sitting Bull cursed the Americans, saying they had ruined his life, property, and livelihood.
Clearly, the Indians had no sympathy whatsoever for any of the Americans, a thought supported by the massacre of the Indian folk at Wounded Knee.
For a more complete history of the Plains Indians, please read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.
Economic Boost
The United States’ great new idea to expand westward by building the transcontinental railroad has worked in their favor. Starting in 1869 people could jump on a train to go coast to coast. This connection of the railroad also opened up another track unto the country’s financial fund by opening up more opportunities.
Allowing people to travel west faster has allowed people to spend less time traveling and more time working. All of this works to the government’s favor in which they are able to collect more taxes and it allows them to let more people into the country. Then, if more people come into the country than more jobs can be filled causing the total economy to soar through the roof.
Now since this railroad has given a boost to the economy the United States can now do more great things like this. In turn it will allow the hopes of the Manifest Destiny to be a little closer.
Allowing people to travel west faster has allowed people to spend less time traveling and more time working. All of this works to the government’s favor in which they are able to collect more taxes and it allows them to let more people into the country. Then, if more people come into the country than more jobs can be filled causing the total economy to soar through the roof.
Now since this railroad has given a boost to the economy the United States can now do more great things like this. In turn it will allow the hopes of the Manifest Destiny to be a little closer.
Effects of the Railroad
The transcontinental railroad which was finished in 1869 has affected many people whether it is positively or negatively. These people include settlers, Native Americans, and immigrants who mainly live in the central and western United States. The railroad is giving some jobs, taking away some people’s homes, and allowing more space for others.
This new railroad is great for immigrants because it is allowing the country to let more of them in. It also allows them to get jobs either out west or on the railroad itself. The Irish and Chinese were big on working with this cross country railroad.
Settlers are also happy about this railroad because it is allows them to get across the country out west quicker and safer. They used to have to take a train to Iowa, then take a boat across the Missouri River, and finally take stagecoaches the rest of the way. The time was cut in half with the railroad and then they were free to look for gold or new jobs.
The Native Americans were affected negatively by the railroad because it went right through their land, destroying their homes. Then, since the railroad allowed people to migrate away from the east coast some people settled near their land and killed their buffalo. Without the buffalo, the Native Americans struggle to survive because they used the buffalo for everything.
There were many effects on the people living or coming to the United States because of the transcontinental railroad. Native Americans were affected negatively and settles and immigrants were affected positively. Mixed emotions led to be a problem for some time to come.
This new railroad is great for immigrants because it is allowing the country to let more of them in. It also allows them to get jobs either out west or on the railroad itself. The Irish and Chinese were big on working with this cross country railroad.
Settlers are also happy about this railroad because it is allows them to get across the country out west quicker and safer. They used to have to take a train to Iowa, then take a boat across the Missouri River, and finally take stagecoaches the rest of the way. The time was cut in half with the railroad and then they were free to look for gold or new jobs.
The Native Americans were affected negatively by the railroad because it went right through their land, destroying their homes. Then, since the railroad allowed people to migrate away from the east coast some people settled near their land and killed their buffalo. Without the buffalo, the Native Americans struggle to survive because they used the buffalo for everything.
There were many effects on the people living or coming to the United States because of the transcontinental railroad. Native Americans were affected negatively and settles and immigrants were affected positively. Mixed emotions led to be a problem for some time to come.
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