1. The Expansion of the Railroad
Chapter 19 Section 1
The Expansion of the Railroad

2. Rail traffic was controlled by:
Railroad barons
Cornelius Vanderbilt was one of the most powerful railroad barons.

3. The railroad system encouraged industries to
Move West
Farm equipment manufacturers is one example.

4. Tracks were originally made from
Iron
Eventually steel would replace iron.

5. A song made popular by railroad workers
“I’ve been working on the railroad”
To hear the song, just click here:
Been Working on the Railroad

6. Railroad industry practices
Rebate: Secret discount to large companies.
Pool: Secret agreements between rail companies. Set rates for regions, no competition, greater profits.

7. Several companies in the railroad industry combined. This is called
consolidation

8. Improved rail travel Pullman: sleeping car Swift: refrigerated car
Westinghouse: air brakes