What role did the railroad industry play in American social, economic, and political development in the period from 1865-1910?
2006-10-12 15:47:35 · 3 answers · asked by gallop16 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I have read my history book. I'm just looking for some things I might be missing out of my notes/essay. Thanks.
2006-10-12 15:59:31 · update #1
connected the country from coast to coast. travel, shipping, mail, all made faster. travel leads to hotels, restuarants, etc... so people can move about the country. connected us as a people,
2006-10-12 15:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by luhist02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was the period called reconstruction, rebuilding after the Civil War. Railroads enabled goods to be transported more quickly, thus speeding the rebuilding of our country. Lumber and tools could be shipped much more quickly. Also, railroads allowed people to travel across the country in record time, furthering the social development of the USA.
2006-10-12 15:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by thrill88 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to read your history book.
2006-10-12 15:56:02 · answer #3 · answered by Dianne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋