Four year economic depression caused by overspeculation on railroads and western lands, and worsened by Grant's poor fiscal response (refusing to coin silver)
The railroads divided the US into four standard time zones to make their schedules more standard.
About four hours not counting the time zone changes.
Originally Railroads.
Two's, Three's, and there are four railroads.
Mining, textiles, agriculture and timber industries grew due to the expanding railroads
The railroads divided the US into four standard time zones to make their schedules more standard.
"Four RailRoads on a Monopoly Board."
Railroads are generally laid in four foot, eight inch widths. This was first started by George Stephenson.
to make their schedules more standard
Railroads initially divided the U.S. into four standard time zones in 1883 to address the confusion caused by the numerous local timekeeping practices. As trains began operating across long distances, the lack of a standardized time made scheduling difficult and increased the risk of accidents. The introduction of these time zones facilitated more efficient train operations and improved safety by creating a uniform timetable across the country. This change was officially adopted by the railroads and later became a standard for the entire nation.
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