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Railroads

Objectives Discuss ways in which the railroads spurred industrial growth Analyze how the railroads were financed and how they grew

The Transcontinental Railroad I. Linking the Nation A. Pacific Railway Act 1. Transcontinental Railroad a. Union Pacific i. Omaha, Nebraska land grants b. Central Pacific i. Sacramento, California

Struggle to Organize II. Linking Lines A. Problem 400 rail lines Solution Consolidation 1. Cornelius Vanderbilt a. New York Central -Grand Central Station B. Problems in Scheduling 1. Differing Local Times a. Time Zones *Formed a more homogenous society

Homework Read Pages 209-215

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