Project Name: Railroads
Overview
- This project is intended to reach the following
Understand the important role railroads played in the development of the U.S. during the late 19th Century.
1. Purpose of the Railroads
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The railroad opened the way for the settlement of the West, provided new economic opportunities, stimulated the development of town and communities, and generally tied the country together.
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The railroads brought people with them, which caused settlements to spring up along the way. The most important aspect is that it allowed the west to open up, meaning trade could occur faster and more efficiently.
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It distributed materials and goods, along with bringing people from place to place. Also, saving money.
2. Time period (important dates)
1862 – Congress passed the Pacific Railway Act which authorized the construction of a transcontinental railroad
1869 – May 10th the first transcontinental railroad was completed
1870 - Railroad construction in the United States increased dramatically
Prior to 1871, approximately 45,000 miles of track had been laid
1871 – 1900 - 170,000 miles of track had been laid
1894 – Railroads were shut down during the great railroad strike
1900 – Five total transcontinental railroads connected the eastern states with the pacific coast
3. Impact on the development of west
- Traveling by wagon or river from say, St. Louis to Oregon took months. It could be done in a couple of days by rail.
- Railroads supplied cities and towns with food, fuel, building materials, and access to markets
- In the late 1800's railroads had a virtual monopoly on all local and long distance travel, with no competion from road travel and of course no air travel.
4. The Great Railroad Strike of 1877
5. Companies http://www.up.com/
http://mrsitterhistory.pbworks.com/New+Invention-+Railroad
6. History of Railroad
Comments (13)
brooke hanson said
at 12:50 pm on Oct 5, 2009
Why do we need games and yo mama jokes on here?
Mr. Sitter said
at 11:04 am on Oct 7, 2009
you don't, that's why I deleted them
tanner klapperich said
at 11:17 am on Oct 7, 2009
cause they were fun to play, and people would want to check our's out
josh leisemann said
at 11:22 am on Oct 7, 2009
its a fun factor that could make our page more interesting and interactive. maybe we should add the whack-a-favre game from sportsbubbler.
tanner klapperich said
at 11:24 am on Oct 7, 2009
telesticles
chad clark said
at 12:25 pm on Oct 7, 2009
tell me how you all like the game i added
vanessa ziegler said
at 12:36 pm on Oct 7, 2009
ha love the game very fun
charlie stehling said
at 12:47 pm on Oct 7, 2009
not gunna lie the railroad game pretty much blows...
chad clark said
at 11:16 am on Oct 8, 2009
how can you say that
josh leisemann said
at 11:19 am on Oct 8, 2009
charlie i dont see u adding anything fun, we tried to add something fun and creative. if u have a better game by all means add it. nut up or shut up.
tanner klapperich said
at 12:22 pm on Oct 8, 2009
Christian and telesticles, do all of the references and the at the bottom where it says website created by...
charlie stehling said
at 12:55 pm on Oct 8, 2009
i would have to agree... even tho u do have christain
jared magoline said
at 1:10 pm on Oct 8, 2009
hey brooke whats up?
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