History

Question

9. When did these frontier areas around boomtowns become states?

a. Colorado

b. North and South Dakota, Washington, and Montana

c. Wyoming and Idaho

a the railroads expand so rapidlv between 1865 and 1890?

Answer

a. Colorado became a state in 1876, North and South Dakota in 1889, Washington in 1889, Montana in 1889, Wyoming in 1890, and Idaho in 1890. The rapid expansion of railroads between 1865 and 1890 facilitated the growth and development of these frontier areas, leading to their eventual statehood.

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During the late 19th century, the expansion of railroads played a significant role in the development of the western frontier. The railroads facilitated...