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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe invention of the railroad allowed people to travel long distances for the first time at a faster pace. Railroads are still used now, and advantages are that they can give people a scenic view on their route, and are usually cheaper than planes. They are also more environmentally friendly than some other forms of transportation.
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∙ 13y agoRailways were important because they brought a feeling of being united throughout the colonies of Canada. Before railways the colonies were pretty much on their own because there was no really reliable form of transportation. Railways created a fast way to trade throughout the colonies and also when there was an attack in a certain colony, defense could be sent to help very fast using railways
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∙ 13y agoBy rapid movement of trains, transportation became easier as people no longer needed carriages to carry people or goods across the state or even across the continent.
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∙ 13y agothe importance of the railroad
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∙ 12y agofaster than Erie canal boats.
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∙ 13y agoConnected all parts of the country
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Products could be shipped easily
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Who was the major contributor to the closing of the us frontier?
railroads.
How did the railroads both benefit from and contribute to the industrialization of the US?
The rail roads used steel and coal and delivered both to new markets
Which of these major events brought many settlers to the Great Plains states?
the opening of railroads
How did the transcontinental railroads differ from railroads in Europe?
It was built by private enterprise, while Europeans railroads were government projects.
How did the railroads benefit the economy?
They were able to people and goods faster across country. Businesses like Sears began because of the railroad. They were a mail order catalog and sold everything from dolls to houses.
What is a benefit of railroads?
Quick transportation in the early days.
In 1900 how many major railroads ran from the Mississippi River to the West Coast?
five
How did the souths enonomy benefit from the end of reconstruction?
There was increase in federal for railroads and ports.
What were the two major railroads at the time of traveling west?
The two major railroads during the Homestead Act were the Union Pacific Railroad and the Northern Pacific Railroad.
How did the age of industry benefit all Americans?
Because of the steel it helped the railroads improve.
Who was the major contributor to the closing of the us frontier?
railroads.
How did railroads cause major changes in people's lives?
Because it did
What were the major developments in transportation between 1800 and 1860?
Railroads
How was growth in the use of railroads made possible?
The growth in the use of railroads was made possible because of cattle shipments. The Industrial Revolution was also a major factor in building more railroads.
How did the timber industry benefit from the land given to the railroads?
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What benefit did countries get from practicing imperialism?
roads, railroads, schools, hospitals, improved sanitation, and better farming methods.
The first major improvement in the American transportation system came from?
A. Canals and railroads
