Red Cloud opposed railroad construction across the Great Plains primarily because it threatened the sovereignty and way of life of the Lakota people. The expansion of railroads facilitated the influx of settlers and the further encroachment on Native American lands, disrupting their hunting grounds and traditional lifestyles. Additionally, he viewed the railroad as a tool for the U.S. government to assert control over Native territories, which fueled his resistance to the ongoing violations of treaties.
Forming the territories of Kansas and Nebraska facilitated the construction of a railroad across the plains by providing a defined legal and political framework for land acquisition and development. The establishment of these territories encouraged settlers to move westward, creating a demand for transportation and commerce. Additionally, the federal government supported the railroad's expansion as a means to promote settlement and economic growth in the region, leading to the construction of key rail lines that connected the East and West. Overall, the creation of Kansas and Nebraska played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States and the establishment of vital transportation infrastructure.
In the mid 1800s to the early 1900s.
In the mid 1800s to the early 1900s.
The construction of the transcontinental railroad led to the destruction of the buffalo population, a vital resource for many Native American tribes on the Great Plains. It also resulted in the loss of their ancestral lands, forced relocations, and increased conflicts with settlers and the U.S. government, ultimately disrupting their traditional way of life and causing immense suffering.
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Because all the people wanted to go over to the west, so they needed a better way then on wagon, and feet to get there.
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Across the Plains - 1928 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed
The U.S. wanted to settle the West as they thought it was their Manifest Destiny and they needed a more efficient way of transporting goods across the country and across the world. It helped get grain from the plains, where it was grown, to the East, where the markets were. The railroad was also a much faster way to get it to the other side of the world than boating around South America, as this was before the Panama Canal was built.
The Plains Across - 1911 was released on: USA: 19 July 1911
Across the Plains - 1910 was released on: USA: 10 March 1910