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Railroads were so important because that was 1 of the only ways of transportation. Including riding a boat but mostly riding a train or car.

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What means of transportation made travel to the west much faster after the civil war?

Rail-roads


What role did rail roads play during the civil war?

The same role they play today. They move people and goods from one place to another. However the extensive rail system in the north along with superior manufacturing ability contributed greatly to their win over the south.


Did they use Rail roads in the civil war?

Yes there were some railroads commisioned in the civil war but not even close to what they destroyed. ___ Railroads were already well established by the time the American Civil War began. THey were heavily used by both sides during the war to move food, equipment and troops around.


What is the main reason that transporting goods in the South was difficult after the Civil War?

The north was mostly factories and industries so they had many rail roads. The south was the opposite and was mostly plantations. Being mostly plantations they didn't have many rail roads, so it was harder to transport things.


What advantages did each side have in the Civil War?

The Union Army had more people in the start of the Civil War, also they has rail roads The Confederacy had better generals and was better at fighting Hoped this helped ;)


What was also invented with the zipper?

rail roads


Did the confederacy have a bigger food supply than the union in the US Civil War?

No .Due to the various rail roads ,the union had more food than the confederacy


Where was the underground rail roads final destination?

Canada


Who invented air brake for rail roads?

Westinghouse


What did the first rail roads carry?

cotton from the south


What was the first state to regulate rail roads?

Alaska


Why was improved transportation for Industrial Revolution?

Rail roads