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Who did the transcontinental railroads that opened up the west had a devastating effect on?
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Is transcontinental railroad capitalized?
Collins dictionary: With the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, a huge territory was opened to him. no
In what ways did the railroads change life in America?
opened areas for new settlements.
Identify the ways in which the railroad encouraged Western settlement?
Railroads in the United States allowed for better transportation to all areas in the western part of the USA. Better often meant faster & safer. Some cost savings were expected by both civilians and the Federal government. The socalled "West" was opened up significantly by the transcontinental railroad of 1869.
What by 1850 linked many towns with cities and factories and opened new markets for the northern economy?
Railroads
When was the first motorway opened in Britain what affect did it have on people travelling?
The first motorway was opened in 1959 and it didn't have much effect on people.
Is transcontinental railroad capitalized?
Collins dictionary: With the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, a huge territory was opened to him. no
What year did the First Transcontinental Railroad open?
The First Transcontinental Railroad opened for traffic on May 10, 1869.
What was the impact mining had on silver city Utah?
Silver City experienced a lot of growth after the first mines opened and started to produce silver. New business opened and two railroads built lines to Silver City and opened two depots. The growth took a devastating turn when the mines filled with water and one by one they went out of business.
In the 1800s what opened up the western US to immigration and business?
it is transcontinental railroad
What inventions and improvements opened up the West?
canals and railroads...
Identify the ways in which the railroad encouraged Western settlement?
Railroads in the United States allowed for better transportation to all areas in the western part of the USA. Better often meant faster & safer. Some cost savings were expected by both civilians and the Federal government. The socalled "West" was opened up significantly by the transcontinental railroad of 1869.
In what ways did the railroads change life in America?
opened areas for new settlements.
Who were the two millionaires who opened Florida to tourism with their railroads?
matt hardy and george sese
What by 1850 linked many towns with cities and factories and opened new markets for the northern economy?
Railroads
What did the transcontinental railroad do for theunited states?
The transcontinental railroad opened the United States for travel and settlement in a way that no other transportation system was able to accomplish. This railroad allowed people and products to be moved from one end of the country to the other.
When was the first transcontinental railroad completed?
This railroad opened on May 10, 1869 at Promontory Summit, Utah with the ceremonial driving of the golden spike.1869
Effect of land grants given to the railroads?
West and East were brought together, goods went to market more cheaply, federal shipping costs were cut even more, jobs were opened up as a result of both railroad construction and new settlements which had arisen.
