In our textbook, The American Promise, the text describes the railroads as “America’s first big business.” (The American Promise 480). The railroads were used in multiple ways, for transportation of people, goods, and information. It was the fastest transportation during the late 1800’s. Without the railroads, the United States would not have been able to develop efficiently in our industries.
The American Promise book states “The Pennsylvania Railroad by the 1870’s boasted a payroll of more than 55,000 workers. Capitalized at more than $400 million, the Pennsylvania Railroad constituted the largest private enterprise in the world.” (The American Promise 480). This railroad held thousands of jobs for citizens. If the railroads were not built
The American Promise book states “The Pennsylvania Railroad by the 1870’s boasted a payroll of more than 55,000 workers. Capitalized at more than $400 million, the Pennsylvania Railroad constituted the largest private enterprise in the world.” (The American Promise 480). This railroad held thousands of jobs for citizens. If the railroads were not built