Women and child workers posing outside a factory for a picture. Public domain Why were the people in this photograph important to New England during the early 1800s? Their ideas helped make improvements in production and new inventions. Their income contributed greatly to the economy of the area. They contributed to the growth of the textile industry. They held jobs that newcomers would not take and prevented immigration.

The california gold rush: actually had only a small impact on california’s population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year. attracted almost equal numbers of men and women. resulted in laws that discriminated against “foreign miners.” made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital. hurt the development of san francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of american citizens? a-it increased the wealth of all americans and enabled them to travel more.b-it made cross-country travel too expensive for ordinary americans.c-it decreased the safety of americans who moved to settle the plains.d-it shortened travel time between the east and west for all americans.

Which statement about the draft during the vietnam war is true a. many young men were drafted b. only college students were drafted c. both men and women were drafted d. the military was made up entirely of volunteers