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How did the railroads contribute to the westward expansion of the United States?
How did the railroads contribute to the westward expansion of the United States?
The railroads supported the military conquest of inland territories and displaced Native Americans, facilitating the westward expansion of the United States.
What role did speculation and government grants play in the construction of the extensive railroad network in the western United States?
What role did speculation and government grants play in the construction of the extensive railroad network in the western United States?
Speculation and government grants were instrumental in building the extensive railroad network in the western United States.
How did the length of railway tracks in the United States change between 1870 and 1900?
How did the length of railway tracks in the United States change between 1870 and 1900?
Between 1870 and 1900, the length of railway tracks in the United States doubled, and then nearly doubled again.
What made railroads the inaugural major industry in America?
What made railroads the inaugural major industry in America?
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How did the length of railway tracks in the United States compare to Europe and Russia by 1900?
How did the length of railway tracks in the United States compare to Europe and Russia by 1900?
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