Question

lesson 2, continued
to fix this problem, officials devised a plan to divide the earths surface into 24 time zones, one for each hour of the day. under this plan, the united states would contain four time zones: eastern, central, mountain, and pacific. everyone living in a particular zone would follow the same time. the railroad companies supported this plan. many communities did too.

1. how did time zones first come about?

opportunities and opportunists
how did the growth of the railroads
contract to lay railroad track at two to three times the actual cost. they kept all profits. to prevent the government from interfering, they gave shares of stock to some members of congress. eventually, authorities uncovered the scheme.

1. what was one positive and one negative effect of the growth of railroads?

the grange and the railroads
why did the farmers fight the railroads?
one group angered by corruption in the railroad industry was farmers.

Explanation:

1. Officials divided the earth's surface into 24 time - zones, one for each hour of the day to fix a problem. The US has four time - zones under this plan.
2. Positive effect: Facilitated better organization and coordination in daily life and business, such as for railroad operations. Negative effect: There was corruption, like railroad companies overcharging for track - laying and bribing Congress members with stock.

Answer:

1. Officials devised a plan to divide the earth's surface into 24 time - zones, one for each hour of the day. The US would have four time - zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific) under this plan and it was supported by railroad companies and many communities.
2. Positive effect: Improved coordination in daily life and business. Negative effect: Corruption in the railroad industry, including overcharging and bribing.