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How long is the trans-Siberian railroad and what two cities mark its beginning and end?
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Why was the interstate commerce act passed?
To make the railroad rates "reasonable and just".
Why didn't the Interstate Commerce Act immediately limit power of the railroads?
Because of a long legal process and resistance from the railroads, until 1897, when Supreme Court ruled that it could not set maximum railroad rates.
When does the general assembly convene each year and how long are the regular sessions?
The Georgia General Assembly meets each year for a forty-day session, beginning on the second Monday in January.
How long is the term for president pro tem senate?
The pro temp is elected by the Senate at the beginning of each Congress. By traditional he serves until his party loses the majority or he leaves the senate. There is no set term for this position.
How long has Paul Ryan been in congress?
He served his first term in congress beginning in 1998, and has been re-elected every time since then. In 2012, that means he as served in the House of Representatives for about 14 years.
How long did it take for slaves to escape?
It took slaves an average of 15 months to escape if they started at the beginning of the Underground Railroad. The escape route was 234 miles long.
How many miles long is the transcontinental railroad?
The transcontinental railroad is 690 miles long.
Are LOng Island Railroad trains running into New York ?
are trains running on long island railroad
When was South Side Railroad of Long Island created?
South Side Railroad of Long Island was created in 1874.
When did South Side Railroad of Long Island end?
South Side Railroad of Long Island ended in 1880.
How long was the underground railroad?
234 miles long
How long did it take to build the continental railroad?
It took 6 years to build the transcontinental railroad.
How long is the transcontinental railroad?
1,700 miles
How long is a railroad car?
30 meters
When was Hyde Park - Central Railroad of Long Island station - created?
Hyde Park - Central Railroad of Long Island station - was created in 1873.
When did Hyde Park - Central Railroad of Long Island station - end?
Hyde Park - Central Railroad of Long Island station - ended in 1876.
Why was the railroad so important to the development of new towns and cities?
Railroads were crucial for the development of new towns and cities because they provided faster and more efficient means of transportation for people and goods. This enabled goods to be transported over long distances more easily, facilitating trade and economic growth. The presence of a railroad often attracted businesses, industries, and settlers, leading to the growth and expansion of towns and cities along the railroad routes.
