Before the Railroads Emerged

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Before the Railroads Emerged American Politics, Economics, and Business before 1830

Railroads and American Politics Agenda for Topic 2: American Politics, Economics, and Business Prior to the Railroads: 1800 – 1830 Albert Gallatin's Proposed Transportation Routes Post Roads and Private Turnpikes The Erie Canal The Canal Building Boom to 1840

. Per Capita GDP, 1870-2001 (1990 international Geary-Khamis dollars)

Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin (29 January 1761 – 12 August 1849)

Portage Railroad Near Johnstown

The Sault-Saint Marie or "Soo" Canal built in 1855 links Lake Superior and Lake Huron