"10 Ways the Transcontinental Railroad Changed America"

"10 Ways the Transcontinental Railroad Changed America" by Patrick J. Kiger, © history.com, September 4, 2019. (History Stories)

" ... 1. It made the Western U.S. more important.
2. It made commerce possible on a vast scale.
3. It made travel more affordable.
4. It changed where Americans lived.
5. It altered Americans’ concept of reality.
6. It helped create the Victorian version of Amazon.
7. It took a heavy toll on the environment.
8. It increased racial conflicts.
9. It pioneered government-financed capitalism.
10. It instilled national confidence. ... " [More]

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