Commuter rail

Westward expansion in the US started mainly because of money. The west became a home for agriculture. Mining, a new money maker, first started there. The two industries drew people to work either in them, or in the towns where these workers resided. However, all this wouldn’t have been possible without the recently developed railroads. Railroads could transport product and people in a fraction of the time old wagon trains could. This new technology was what really made western expansion possible…

Populist DBQ The Gilded age is a term coined by Mark Twain to describe the period after the Civil War, specifically the period of 1865-1900. The Gilded age was a time of great change in the United states, it was dawn of new technology, government policy, and economic status, and changed the conditions of the American life for everyone. On paper, this Post-Civil War era seems like a period in the U.S. that was fueled by selfishness, corruption, and government misconduct, but in reality there…

important part of history. Early railroads were important in the 1800s. The rails were the fastest form of transportation, going about 20 miles per hour, while wagon went around 2 miles per hour making this the fastest form of transportation. Railroads were invented around 1820 in Great Britain by a man named George Stephenson. America was fascinated by railroads so we built them and they ended up being a big hit in America. Rails were the most important thing in the early 1800s. There…

The legend states that one rainy night the scheduled train was late and Arthur went outside on the platform with his lantern to see if he could see the train approaching. He slipped on the wet platform and fell onto the tracks hitting his head on a rail and knocking him out cold. As the train approached the station, the conductor saw a light in the middle of the tracks. When the conductor realized it was a lantern and a person he tried to stop the train, but unfortunately, couldn’t in time.…

The last blow to the final rail spike in Utah sent a wave of excitement and achievement across America. Travel by the new railroad coast to coast in a week. “American Experience: Transcontinental Railroad” the video explained the results of the railroad being built, people who built it, and the sacrifices Indians faced. The major result of building Transcontinental Railroad was that for the first time in history American coasts were connected. This means that opportunities for settlement…

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Governor Hogan, I heard about the Purple Line proposal that has been circulating for awhile now. After doing more research, I have concluded that I do not believe that we should build the new light rail because of the impact that it will have on the environment, the businesses in the new area, and the expenses. As you may know, the construction of the new Purple Line will cause damage to Rock Creek Park and the Capital Crescent Trail. The Purple Line would displace the current Capital…

For instance, the Canal and Claiborne line merged with the New Orleans and Carrollton in 1899. Eventually, these consolidations culminated in the formation of the New Orleans Public Service Incorporated, or NOPSI, in 1922. Consolidation simplified rail travel inside New Orleans, particularly on the popular Canal Street. The reorganization led to the creation of the Freret, Desire, Gentilly and St. Claude…

Fall 2015 History is often only taught but never questioned because of the impossibility to change what has already happened. However, Richard White, the author of “Railroaded” does exactly that, questions transcontinental life in the Gilded Age. White is a well-respected historian and professor from Stanford University who, during the 2007-2008 recession, was inspired to write about the strangely-familiar recessions of our nations past. This book provides great insight regarding the idea of…

Westward Expansion jr. Intro Westward expansion was known as one of the greatest times of America. I will go over what made it easier to get there. What people, really needed to be there. Also, many EEEVIL, acts in presidency. Westward Expansion Immigrants in the transcontinental railroad The Transcontinental Railroad was very important, but who made it important? The Transcontinental Railroad started being made in 1862. The Central Pacific railroad company laid track eastward from…