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They could be built almost anywhere.
Aileen Morissette
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∙ 12y agoBefore the time that railroads were constructed, there was no way to travel across the country except to walk. That was probably very hard on families. Especially families with children. When railroads were constructed, that became an easy alternative for walking.
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What was the advantage of the railroad to the north?
The railroad brought several advantages to the North. It helped get supplies to those who needed them. This included food. It was also a way to transport soldiers.
What types ofobstacles did the transcontinental railroad workers have to face?
they both had a advantage agianst each other
Where were most of the railroad tracks in the US before the civil war?
In the North - a big tactical advantage for the Union.
What section north or south had more expensive railroad network?
North had more railroads which was an advantage to move people and supplies.
What was one advantage the north had during the war?
The north had more railroad systems, had a huge population advantage so the south was out-numbered, and they had more resources. Theres more than one to choose from for you.
What is the advantage to the north in its substantial lead in railroad mileage?
It meant that whole armies could be moved by train, as well as all kinds of war supplies.
Why was railroad mileage an advantage during the Civil War?
Railroads helped in the movement of supplies and troops, so if your line was cut off then it was harder to fight the war.
From a farmers point of view how did railroads play in creating his economic hardships?
Railroads know that farmers need to ship their crops across the country, and there was really only one railroad going through their town, so they had no choice on which railroad. The railroads took advantage of this and over charged them.
What was the transcontinetal railroad?
it was a railroad \
What two railroad companies built the first transcontinental railroad?
Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad Company.
What is one geographical advantage the south had over the north?
The south had interior lines of communication and a railroad system to exploit this advantage by shifting troops where they were needed. The south was also on the Gulf of Mexico, which was a commonly used trading port.
What railroad became the primary railroad in Georgia in the 1830s?
the Western and Atlantic railroad.
