Question

1. Railroads played an extremely important part in developing the West. What were two specific ways that railroads affected growing areas in Washington? How were industries impacted?
2. Anti-Chinese sentiment greatly increased in the 1880s. Explain the reasons for this growing resentment and describe two specific instances where negative feelings toward Chinese turned into action.
3. Reform means the improvement of what is wrong, corrupt and unsatisfactory. Describe the overall conditions that needed reform in Washington. Name two groups that were seeking reform and what changes they were trying to make.

Answer 1

in the west the railways affected cities near missisipi and missori