The railroad needed builders, and those builders lived in new towns along the railroad. Settlers moved with the railroad because they could get lots of land and still have access to manufactured goods from the East because the railroad allowed for the transportation of those goods.
Yes, the West experienced significant internal improvements during the 19th century, particularly with the construction of roads, canals, and railroads. These developments facilitated transportation and trade, connecting rural areas to urban markets and enhancing economic growth. Key projects, such as the Erie Canal and the transcontinental railroad, played crucial roles in the westward expansion and integration of the region into the national economy. Overall, these improvements were vital for the development and settlement of the Western United States.
The railroad line that crossed farthest south on the west trail was the Southern Pacific Railroad. It extended its reach into southern regions, particularly in California, and played a crucial role in connecting the Pacific Coast to the eastern United States. This expansion significantly contributed to the development and settlement of the southwestern territories during the late 19th century.
The Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Choctaw, and Chickasaw) were given their name by the settlers during the colonial and early federal period who thought that they were civilized because they adopted many of the colonists' customs and had generally good relations with their neighbors.
The first cattle were brought to the Western Hemisphere by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage in 1493. He introduced cattle to the Caribbean islands, specifically to Hispaniola. Subsequently, Spanish explorers and settlers expanded cattle ranching across parts of North and South America, significantly impacting agriculture and economies in the region.
Indirectly, the fall of Rome, and more directly, the threat of Viking attack. Viking raids during the Medieval period were common -- it WAS the Viking Age -- and what people do when they're under attack is run to the nearest fortified building. This building was either a church or the hall of a lord. Hence, in return for shelter and protection in case of emergencies, the lords asked for the loyalty and services of the peasants. Thus, feudalism.
about 10,000 Irish men died during the making of the transcontinental railroad. Some Irish people died because of the squads were dynamite squads and sometimes blew up.
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The greatest period was during the California Gold Rush of 1849 and the building of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
Cattle and goods.
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Immigrants and minorities did most of the work on the first transcontinental railroad.
The Chinese worked mostly under the Central Pacific railroad company.
The Native Americans lost their food during the First Transcontinental Railroad because, when they were relocated they, lost their herd of buffalo. The buffalo was all they had for food, shelter, etc.
They helped with getting the lumber chopping it then pitting it on the tracks. Also o hold up i farted.
They helped because of a food famin and needed more money.
The Pony Express
Chinese immigrants in America worked in various industries such as mining, railroad construction, agriculture, and domestic service. They faced discrimination and harsh working conditions but made significant contributions to the country's development, particularly in building the transcontinental railroad.