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Railroad equipment, by nature of design, cannot be efficiently pulled over steep grade and operations cannot be done through rivers, streams, etc. The bridge is a critical piece of a railroad as it allows trains to be able to pass over rivers, grades, gorges, etc. and generally smooths out the trip and limits waste by going over obstructions rather than around or through them.
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BlakeRailroads were important for several reasons. Firstly, they revolutionized transportation by providing a faster and more efficient means of moving people and goods over long distances. They also played a crucial role in the expansion of markets, connecting remote areas and opening up new opportunities for trade and commerce. Lastly, railroads stimulated economic growth by creating jobs and supporting the development of industries such as steel, coal, and manufacturing.
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Why were railroads important to the growth of the Midwest?
The railroads enabled farmers on the Midwest to send their crops to market and speed to them needed supplies. It hastened transportation for military troops and travel for ordinary citizens. As an aside, this progress did not bode well for American Native Tribes.
Why were railroads so important to boomtowns?
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What was the most important cause of agrarian discontent in the US in the last quarter of the 19th century?
The feeling that the railroads were exploiting the farmers
How did the steel industry help railroads?
railroads helped transport steel to other places
What important influence did nineteenth century have on what is today's corporate America?
Railroads were the first business to raise funds by issuing stocks and bonds
