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Why did standard time become important after the the transcontinental was built?
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When was the transcontinental train finished?
The traffic on the Transcontinental Railroad began on May 10, 1869 by connecting Omaha, Nebraska to Alameda, California. This Railroad connected the East to the West allowing further industrialize the West, and allow it to become more prosperous.
What is Tacoma's nickname?
Tacoma's nickname is the "City of Destiny." This nickname reflects the city's early aspirations to become the terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad.
How were countries such as germany france and the united states able to catch up with the industrialization of britain?
Countries become industrialization of Britain by transcontinental railroad. This is what provided rail service from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
How did the first transcontinental railroad cause sectional tension?
The first transcontinental railroad intensified sectional tension by favoring the interests of the North over the South, as it primarily facilitated trade and migration to northern territories and states. Disputes arose over the expansion of slavery into these new areas, with the railroad's routes often crossing territories that would become contentious battlegrounds for pro- and anti-slavery factions. Additionally, the economic benefits and political power gained by northern states heightened Southern fears of losing influence, exacerbating regional divisions leading up to the Civil War.
When did the underground railroad become the underground railroad?
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What state did the transcontinental railway become a reality when east and west tracks met?
Utah
What land was purchased to build a transcontinental railroad?
No land was purchased, but the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 was passed for the purpose of building the transcontinental railroad. Specifically, it defined the borders for the territory of Nebraska to be broken up into two, Kansas and Nebraska. Kansas would become a state and the railroad would be built through it. The conflict between then-slaveholding South and free-soil North would cause the conflict known as Bloody Kansas, in which a state of near civil war and anarchy ensued. Bloody Kansas occurred because both regions (South, North) wanted a state in their control to send Senators to Congress and lean the balance of power in their favor (at the time, there were an even number of Senators from both regions).
What is related to the standard gauge of a railroad?
The standard gauge of a railroad is defined as the distance of 4 feet 8.5 inches (1,435 mm) between the inner sides of the rails. This gauge is the most widely used worldwide, facilitating interoperability between different rail systems. It originated in the early 19th century and has become the benchmark for most railroads, influencing the design and construction of rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Various gauges exist, but the standard gauge remains dominant due to its efficiency and compatibility.
Why did cattle ranching become profitable in the 1870?
Cattle ranching became more profitable in the 1870s because of the railroad. It cost much less to send cattle or their meat using the railroad.
How did Harriet Tubman become free?
She became free by the Undergroud Railroad.
What would happen to a railroad after an earthquake?
The rain roads would become wonky
