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What is a vital rail hub?
A rail hub is a central point where all railroads converge. Since the 1860's Chicago, Ill has been the central hub for east/west traffic.
What were the five transcontinental railroads names?
Union Pacific; Central Pacific; Great Northern; Acheson, Topeka, and Santa Fe; Southern Pacific…
Who took over the nation's railroads by the end of the 19Th century?
no one "took over" the railroads at that time. Although there was railroad regulation, railroads remained mainly in the hands of private enterprise. There were many railroad lines till sometime in the middle of the 20th century. ie: Atchinson, Topeka, and Santa Fe, Union Pacific, New York Central, etc.
What took place when workers connected the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific?
On May 10, 1869, Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad met at Promontory Summit, UT with 1,800 miles of new tracks laid.
How did the development of the railroad influence growth during the years after the civil war?
In the wake of the successs of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific, other ventures were launched that required huge subsides and land grants. The statistics of railroads in the south displayed an increase net revenue and total tornage. They were an essential component in the transgression from an important social setfing to a major comerical canter. It gave the south rapid form of transportation, large commercial networks, and an increase in economy. Having provery made it more difficult for te nation's to heal the wounds which it had suffered.
