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The Rise of Industry: Railroads in American History

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of the expansion of railroads during America's industrial growth.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Rise of Industry
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Railroads
#Explain the causes that led to the rapid expansion of railroads in America.
#Compare the economic and social impacts of railroads on American society.
#Analyse the long-term consequences of railroad expansion for the United States.

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The Rise of Industry: Railroads in American History

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Railroads and Industrial Growth

Source A: Excerpt from a 19th-century newspaper

'The expansion of the railroads has transformed America, connecting distant regions and fueling economic growth...' Provenance: 19th-century newspaper article, 1880.

1.
Explain why railroads were important for the growth of industry in America. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the economic benefits of railroads with their social impacts in 19th-century America.
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Railroad Expansion

Source B: A government report from 1870

'The need for national connectivity and economic development has driven the rapid expansion of the railway network across the United States.' Provenance: Government report, 1870.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the rapid expansion of railroads in America during the late 19th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Railroad Expansion

Source C: Excerpt from a historian's analysis

'The expansion of the railroads led to economic growth but also caused environmental damage and social inequality.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 2020.

1.
Explain the economic and social consequences of railroad expansion in America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyze how the expansion of railroads affected different groups in American society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Long-term Impact of Railroads

Source D: Modern perspective

'The railroads laid the foundation for America's economic dominance in the 20th century, but also introduced challenges such as monopolies and environmental issues.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis, 2019.

1.
Compare the long-term economic and environmental impacts of railroad expansion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the expansion of railroads influenced America's development into a modern industrial nation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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