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Have you ever traveled by train?

Have you ever traveled by train? Do you think railroads are as important now as they were in the 1800’s? Why or why not?. Yes. No. What time is it ?. Why Are There Time Zones?. Our system of time zones is a result of the railroad boom of the 1800’s.

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Have you ever traveled by train?

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  1. Have you ever traveled by train? • Do you think railroads are as important now as they were in the 1800’s? Why or why not? Yes No

  2. What time is it? Why Are There Time Zones? Our system of time zones is a result of the railroad boom of the 1800’s. At that time, many towns kept their own time. When the sun was highest over the town, it was noon. 100 miles west, where the sun was still rising, the time was a few minutes before noon. For example, there were 27 local times in Illinois, 23 in Indiana, and 38 in Wisconsin.

  3. To simplify train schedules, railroads established their own uniform time standard. On November 18, 1883, all railway clocks were set to the new standard. In 1918, Congress enacted the Standard Time Act, which was based on time zones in use by railroads. Why was the old system of keeping time risky for railroad passengers? Keeping track of time under the old system increased the likelihood that passengers would miss their trains, not to mention the increased possibility of collisions.

  4. Another impact of the railroads…Some cities began where two railroad lines intersected. Others grew rapidly after becoming train stops. Are there any towns around us that developed because of railroads?

  5. 1900 RR Factoids • The Standard Gauge • Secret Rebates • Big Business… Innovation to have a consistent measurement for railway tracks – 4ft, 8 ½ inches Private discounts given to SOME companies during the progressive era The major companies that had ultimate control over their industries during this time period.

  6. Get me where I need to go… • I am going to Hamilton for a Sunday matinee. Get me train times there and back and costs for my family. • I am going to the aquarium at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk. Give me details to get there by train. • Train travel can be expensive, how can I save money using this transportation? • Are you able to take the train by yourself? Can my kids? Reading RR Schedules WS

  7. Looking at yesterday’s notes on Factors Affecting Industrial Growth, how do railroads fit in? • FACTORS AFFECTING INDUSTRIAL GROWTH • Greater ability to use natural resources • A Growing Population • Transportation advances • Rising Immigration • Inventions and innovations • Increasing business investment • Government policies assisting business, such as protective tariffs

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