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by setting standard time zones to keep trains on schedule. The companies agreed to divide the continent into four time zones; the dividing lines adopted were very close to the ones we still use today.
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What gave the railroads the power to reshape American society even so far as telling Americans what time it was?
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How did the Transcontinental Railroads of 1863 to 1869 change time and what was the new system created?
before railroads,each community determined it's own time based on how the sun travels.this was called solar time. it however caused problems for people who scheduled trains crossin different time zones
Why were there more railroads in the northern states in the civil war time?
no there were not it was just the underground railroad that alot of african americans rode to escape to freedom such as harriet tubman
Why does your oil service light comes onBMW 525I1991?
It is telling you that it is time for an oil change
What started the system of standard time that you use?
Central Pacific Answer: The time zones were actually started with the railroads. The railroads had to be on time and before the universal time zones were initiated, many towns and states, ETC had their own time and railroads had a big problem trying to keep accurate time. The railroads came up with the idea of having 4 time zones for the united states.
What is the standard of time is based on?
Central Pacific Answer: The time zones were actually started with the railroads. The railroads had to be on time and before the universal time zones were initiated, many towns and states, ETC had their own time and railroads had a big problem trying to keep accurate time. The railroads came up with the idea of having 4 time zones for the united states.
What are time telling devices?
time telling device is a telling device that tells time in all country
Do the police ever use railroads for police duties?
Not, usually most of the time the railroads have their own police.
Did steel establish time zones?
No, the Railroads did.
What kind of change did some Americans want the country to make?
The kind of change that some Americans wanted the country to make depends on the era you era you are talking about. At one time, the change that was wanted was to put a stop to slavery.
Why does the change oil light come on in your 2001 grand am se when the oil is full?
If it it a change oil light it is telling you it is time to change the oil. There should be another light that is the oil pressure light.
How did railroads change how people measure time?
Railroads made travel between towns and cities easier and faster. Before the popularization of railroads, each area had it's own time based on noon being when the sun was straight up in the sky. This led to some confusion about travel times and such, so they made set time zones for areas to group together under.
