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What was steel first used for?
Railroads. -------------- Weapons, not railroads.
How did the north use the railroads in the 1800s?
The North used railroads for importing goods.
What important influence did nineteenth century railroads have on what is today's corporate America?
Railroads were the first business to raise funds by issuing stocks and bonds
Why were railroads needed for travel to the west?
Railroads are a fast and efficient form of transportation, making it an ideal candidate for westward expansion. Even in today's world with airplanes, railroads still sustain vital connections for freight and passengers.
What is the steam engine's application today?
Most steam engines except those used on tourist railroads have been replaced with the more efficient steam turbine engines.
How did railroads impact society?
The answer, is what we do today. We can try to keep the old, or try to make the new.
What kinds of transportation are used in Greece?
railroads
Manufacturers used the railroads to send their goods to?
Northeast
What were Railroads used for in the old days?
crops and food and people
Some uses for Railroads and Railways?
they can be used for transpoting coal
Who invented the railroads you use today?
George Stephenson, around 1825. The 4' 8 1/2" gauge was used by horse drawn wagons in mines for years before and was adopted as standard across the USA, UK and most of Europe. Other gauges were tried and dropped, in favour of standardisation. * Added - Although George was responsible for standardizing the railroad tracks and advancing railroads, he was not the inventor of the locomotive or of the railroads. The recognized locomotive inventor is Richard Trevithick in 1803, but his invention relied on inventions of many people before him as well. The first railroads date to the 1500's and many people were responsible to advance them to what they are today.
Who used the railroads?
Many slaves have used the Underground Railroad to become free in Canada.
