TED-Ed: How did trains standardize time in the United States? - William Heuisler

The video discusses the transformative impact of railroads in the United States, highlighting the creation of jobs, new towns, and increased trade. It emphasizes the establishment of standard time to address the challenges posed by local time variations, which were problematic for train schedules. The video details the resistance to standard time and its eventual legalization in the U.S. It also covers the global adoption of standard time, starting with the Great Western Railway in Britain. The video concludes by noting the ongoing importance of standard time in modern transportation.

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