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It used prison labor and lobbied the federal government.
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Who fought to keep the underground railroad open?
Many many abolitionists, free black people from the north, many pastors and northerners living in the south
What was the Credit Mobilier scandal about?
The scandal which took place for eight (8) years beginning in 1864 and coming to light in 1872 involved the Union Pacific Railroad (UPR) and the Credit Mobilier of America (CMA) company. Stock and cash bribes were paid to congressmen in order to overlook that the same owners of the UPR and CMA were constructing the railroad falsely representing the "independent" nature of UPR selecting the construction company for the building of the first Transcontinental Railroad. In essence, CMA and UPR conspired to charge the government far more than the cost to build the railroad in order to keep the profits to themselves.
Did the underground railroad have something to keep them warm'?
Yes
What is construction management in regards to computers?
I know that construction management is all about cost, scheduling, tracking, planning and is greatly aided by purchased programs for that purpose. A project manager might 1st estimate the costs, check for materials, schedule contractors, keep a cost analysis of the building project.
How did the South keep railroads construction costs down?
a. it used prison labor and lobbied the federal government
How much does the Pantheon cost to keep intact?
If you are referring to the Pantheon in Rome, are not prohibitive because of its solid construction and because it is still in use as a church. This prevents it from decaying
What is the residential construction cost per square foot in Lee County Alabama?
The cost per square foot in Lee County Alabama is $76.10. Keep in mind that this will not include land cost and site development costs such as drives, utilities or landscape.
Why do black baptist cover communion bread and wine with white tableclothes?
When construction was taking place at a church in the south, the table was covered to keep the dust out. The traditon was born!
Where does the word railroad come from?
Railroad and railway are both words referring to 'tracked' roads, where a guides (rails) keep the wheeled vehicle on a specific route. The earliest known reference to the word "railroad" is in 1757 and referred to a mine tram on wooden rails and moved either by animals or men. Tracked tramways have been around since antiquity. The usage for modern railroads hauling freight and people is from the 1820's. Railroad is a typical American English usage. Railway is more typical British American usage. However there is considerable crossover is usage. For example the "South Pacific Railway Company" (1887) was originally incorporated as the "South Pacific Railroad Company" (1876). The
A shortage of what in the south proved to have devastating consequences for the confederates during the civil war?
The South lacked many things compared to the North. They did not have much of a railroad network. They had a limited capacity to make guns. They ran short of men as the war wore on. They did not have a navy to keep trade routes to Europe open.
What are construction cones used for?
Construction cones are used to keep people from accidentally interrupting construction. Without them there would be quite a few problems when building.
What does it mean vehicle must stop feet away from railroad crossing?
you keep speeding
