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1 Railroads

2 Objectives Discuss ways in which the railroads spurred industrial growth Analyze how the railroads were financed and how they grew

3 The Transcontinental Railroad
I. Linking the Nation A. Pacific Railway Act 1. Transcontinental Railroad a. Union Pacific i. Omaha, Nebraska land grants b. Central Pacific i. Sacramento, California

4 Struggle to Organize II. Linking Lines A. Problem 400 rail lines Solution Consolidation 1. Cornelius Vanderbilt a. New York Central -Grand Central Station B. Problems in Scheduling 1. Differing Local Times a. Time Zones *Formed a more homogenous society

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