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Washington State History Ch. 3

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    What is one effect of railroads on Washington?

    They led to the growth of rural areas.

    They helped change small communities into cities.

    They caused farming to be replaced by other industries.

    They brought about modern technology such as electricity.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    Why was a transcontinental railroad important to the growth of Washington?

    It connected Washington on the Pacific coast with places on the Atlantic coast.

    It provided thousands of jobs for immigrants from Europe and Asia.

    It meant that unsettled land would be given to the railroads.

    It provided the last stop for the railroad.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    Which of the following is true about the Chinese and Irish workers who helped build the railroads?

    They were welcomed by Americans.

    They were given loans and land grants.

    They received fair wages for the work they did.

    They were paid less than American-born workers.

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