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Why do you think railroads were not built in a straight line from east to west?
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∙ 12y ago
Because... if you think about it, there are other landforms and properties in the middle of east and west. Like, there might be mountains, lakes, rivers, oceans, maybe houses, farms... and they need to find the correct path to lead them to their destination. If they go completely straight, then there is no guarantee in reaching their destination. Hope this helps! :)
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Why the great northern railroad was more successful than the northern pacific railroad?
The Great Northern railroads enabled the railroads to earn money by hauling goods both east and west, instead of lumbar like other railroads
What state had the fewest railroads by 1860?
By that time, the Southern states, being less industrial, had less railroads. Which on specifically I don't know, but the general area had fewer railways.
How did government and railroads encourage settlement of the west?
The government continued to pass laws to encourage people to settle the West, while the railroads made transportation from the east to the west faster and more convenient.
Why did the etruscans their temples to face east?
they built them to the east because the east was ruled by the gods of heavens.
Does Dubai's version of a map of the Middle East include Israel?
i don't think its been built yet but i don't think it will becasue Dubai is an Arab state and they dotn recognise israel
How did the railroad affect the cattle industry in Texas?
Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.
Why did the value of the Texas cattle rise suddenly in 1866?
When the railroads were built into Kansas in 1866, it meant that Texas cattle could be shipped to East Coast markets if they could be herded to the railhead. When the railroads were finally built it was easier to move them from one place to another. And so they did that.
Why did the value of Texas rise suddenly in 1866?
When the railroads were built into Kansas in 1866, it meant that Texas cattle could be shipped to East Coast markets if they could be herded to the railhead. When the railroads were finally built it was easier to move them from one place to another. And so they did that.
How did the growth of the railroad help with cattle industry?
Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.
How did farmers living in the Northwest Territory get their crops to the cities on the East Coast?
They were known to use canals, rivers and railroads newly built around that time, in the settlement of the Northwest Territory, in order to move their crops between cities on the East Coast. I think.
Why did more railroads run east and west then north and south?
its because the railroads goes more to the east and the west
Why do railroads run east to west?
Railroads run in all directions.
Why were the railroads so important to the boomtowns?
Railroads were important to boom towns because for the most part, boom towns set up around railway stations. Boom towns were also built around mining sites, and railroads built near these sites. This was a way to transport people and mined goods to the east, while bringing more people to the west to mine.
How many railroads companies there are in US?
There were 2 companies. The Central Pacific built the west side. The Union Pacific built the east side.
Railroads from the east and west met where in 1869?
Utah
Why were the railroads located in the east in the 1800s?
That's where the people and the businesses were.
What did the union pacific and central pacific railroads companies do?
They connected the east and the west with a rail line The Union Pacific and Central Pacific built rails running west and east, respectively They connected the East and the West with a rail line. ~ APEX
