History

Boone

18 November, 18:11

This quote refers to the oil industry, but it could also describe the development of what other large industry?

"It was the law of nature, the survival of the fittest, that (the small refiners) could not last against such a competitor."

Choices:

Railroads

Tobacco

Steel

Banking

What was one impact of the increased western population of the nation?

Increased taxes brought a surplus to the federal government

Colorado, the Dakotas, and other territories became states

Food had to become imported because there was not enough available land to support the population

What part did railroads play in western settlement in the late 1800's?

Railroads reduced the competition for land while opening new territory

Railroads provided jobs, brought immigrant settlers, and connected markets

Railroads transported most of the settlers to the west qui