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No, and it was a sensitive point.
The whole world was watching to see where the first trans-continental railroad would have its hub - in Chicago, or in New Mexico.
To get the South to agree to Chicago, Congress had to make a robust gesture about supporting the legality of slave-property, and this is why they passed the Fugitive Slave Act.
(It backfired badly.)
What else can I help you with?
How many railroads did the north an the south have?
The North had 34,022 kilometres of railroads The South had 14,141 " " " The Border States had 3,020 kilometres of railroads .
How many slaves were in the south in 1850?
a lot
How many railroads were destroyed in the south as a result of the civil war?
o
What were the opions of the north and south in 1850?
slavery was south and freedom was north
Is it true one of the big advantages of the south was its many railroads and independent states?
Yes, it is true that the South had an advantage in terms of its extensive railroad network. Railroads played a crucial role in transporting goods, troops, and supplies during the American Civil War. Additionally, the South's independent states allowed for greater state autonomy, which contributed to their ability to mobilize resources and maintain control over their territory.
When were the railroads made?
The railroads were made in the 1850's - 69's
How many railroads did the north an the south have?
The North had 34,022 kilometres of railroads The South had 14,141 " " " The Border States had 3,020 kilometres of railroads .
Where were most railroads located in 1850?
on earth
What by 1850 linked many towns with cities and factories and opened new markets for the northern economy?
Railroads
How many slaves were in the south in 1850?
a lot
How many railroads were destroyed in the south as a result of the civil war?
o
What purposed did congress begin granting federal land in 1850?
to devolop railroads
How many miles of railroads did the south have during the civil war?
Around 19,000
How would you describe the south in 1850?
What south. Please make your questions clear - in 1850 any person or country could regard south of where they are "the south".
What describes the railroads in the US in 1860?
The North had more miles of railroads tracks then the South
What best describes the railroads in the US in 1860?
The North had more miles of railroads tracks then the South
Where did the first American railroads built?
In the South
