Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Building The Railroads

Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Building The Railroads

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History, Architecture

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the expansion of the U.S. railroad system from 35,000 miles in the early days to 193,000 miles by 1900, including four transcontinental lines. This growth was fueled by a high demand for steel and drastically changed American life by reducing coast-to-coast travel time from months to a week. The railroad also accelerated shipping and communication, impacting various industries during the Gilded Age.

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