Transcontinental Railroad Research Paper

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The Rolling Wagon Transcontinental railroad changes economy! See if you will be effected by the new railroad! Two regions combined with by new technology! There is a new time zone for the United States, read to see what zone your in! The prices for Longhorn boom! This is Great news for ranchers! New act is passed, and leaves the farmers in luck! War breaks out between Native Americans and Government! The spiritual Ghost Dance is banned. Alliances formed by broke farmers and it has been turned into an official party. An Election that could make or break the economy. Who will you vote for? Table …show more content…

..................... Page 532 The mining was becoming a huge factor in the west, and with no way to transport gold, silver, and other goods. There was a solution to this problem though, Transcontinental railroads. A railroad that connected the Atlantic and pacific coasts, and can transport goods easily. Transcontinental railroad changes economy.......................page 532 With new railroads jobs are offered, businesses flourish with the need for more steel, and coal. New towns pop up along the railroads and bring new settlers. Even a new time zone is created to help with the train schedule. Longhorn prices boom!..............................page 535 Longhorns that used to be worth $3 had quickly rose to cost $40. Ranchers have started to herd them 1,000 miles to sell them. But this is not an easy job, the danger of stampedes are a crucial problem when herding this massive animals. New act passed, which is great news for farmers............page 537 The homestead act. Opening new opportunities for single women, immigrants, and any settler willing to pay a fee. This act gives 160 free acres to anyone who would pay. War breaks out between Native Americans and Whites!.....page

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