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The earliest of the major US railroad companies was the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It began its growth as 1827 unfolded to link together Washington DC and Baltimore, Maryland. The development of railroads also had a major impact by opening up many ports to productive interior areas that had previously been unexploited.Parts of Massachusetts were on the verge being abandoned as unworkable, until railroads enabled the state to be connected to parts of the US that were beyond its reach, as only wagon hauled goods could be shipped.
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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
What was US largest city in 1860?
In 1860, New York City was the largest city in the United States.
The three largest cities int the US in 1860?
New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
When did they start construction on the railroads?
In 1830 Peter Cooper built the first steam driven locomotive. By 1860 the railroad was all the way across the US.
Where did the second largest group of immigrants to US come from between 1820 and 1860?
Canada
DId the north or south have more railroads in the US in 1860?
In 1860, the North had significantly more railroads than the South. Approximately 22,000 miles of railroad track were in operation in the North, compared to about 9,000 miles in the Southern states. This extensive rail network in the North facilitated better transportation of goods and troops during the Civil War, contributing to the Union's advantages in logistics and movement.
Which events were factors in the immigration of peoples to the US between 1820 and 1860?
The transportation revolution consisting of canals, railroads and many other ways to get across the globe contributed to the influx of immigrants.
In the early 1860's Chinese immigrants came to the US to?
Many Chinese immigrants came to the United States in the 1860's to work on building the railroad tracks that were rapidly expanding. They worked mostly in the western part of the nation.
Why is Canada US's largest trading partner?
Canada and the US are each other's largest trading partner. Reasons are several, but include proximity and a similar economy.
One factor that furthered industrialization in the US between 1865 and 1900 was the?
railroads
Is Colorado one of the largest states in the US?
It is the 8th largest US State.
