US Pull Factors (Mid-1800s)
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When did the Gold Rush began?
1849
Where did the mass migration take place amongst citizens and immigrants?
California
What was the goal for the Gold Rush?
Mine for gold and make money
What happened when miners failed?
Conflict amongst miners, poor living conditions, racial/ethnic tension, wealth inequality, and some moved to work on railroads
When did the Homestead Act began?
1862
What was the Homestead Act?
When the federal government offered 160 acres of land in the midwest
What was the goal for the Homestead Act?
Have more people move west (citizens and immigrants could apply)
What was the result for the Homestead Act?
More people moved west
What were the Homestead Requirements?
Live there for at least 5 years, need to farm and improve the land, be a citizen or in the process of becoming one.
When did the Railroads began?
1860-1900s
What happened to the Railroad Production?
It tripled
What was the goal for the Railroads?
Work on railroads and make money
What was the result for working of Railroads?
Immigrants discriminated against, paid less, forced to live in poorer living conditions, forced to undertake more dangerous tasks
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