'Railroad boom' presentation slideshows

Westward Expansion

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Westward Expansion

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The West Transformed (1860-1896)

The West Transformed (1860-1896). By Clam & Dans. Mining & Railroads. Civil War Ova! Nation turned its attention to Western Frontier Western Frontier Mississippi River to Pacific Ocean Prairies, mountains, forests Home of Mexican Settlers & Native Americans Great American Desert

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RAILROADS AND COTTON

RAILROADS AND COTTON. Railroads Wanted. Railroad lines expand West and make their way through Texas. Promised cheap, reliable, and fast transportation. Texas cities eager for railroad lines. Railroad Boom. Government aided railroad development. Railroad companies begin to race West.

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The New Industrial Revolution and Railroad Boom

The New Industrial Revolution and Railroad Boom. US History: Spiconardi. Factors That Led To The Boom. New Technology The Air Brake Invented by George Westinghouse, the air brake allowed all railcars to stop at once

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Industrialization

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