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On May 10, 1869, two great lengths of railroad track were linked, and America became united. Until that moment, it had been one nation divided by great distance. However, with the promise of the wide-open west and the excitement of the Gold Rush in California, fast transportation across the country became vital. In this volume of "The American Saga", Tim McNeese tells the story of America's rapid westward expansion and the railroads that stitched...
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Readers may know the basic facts about the creation of the first transcontinental railroad, but the full story behind the push to connect the United States by rail is much more than the names and dates taught in history classes. Readers discover the exciting, important details including the contributions of immigrants as they encounter engaging main text, comprehensive sidebars, and historical images that include carefully chosen primary sources....
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The time of westward expansion in the 1800s has become a legendary era in American history. Tales of cowboys, outlaws, and frontier adventures still resonate in popular culture. The Wild West [series] separates myth from reality, bringing to life the triumphs, tragedies, and colorful characters that shaped the West. Learn how this eventful period in US history helped make the nation what it is today.
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Chronicles the history of the Pacific Railroad, the first transcontinental railroad built to connect the eastern and western halves of the United States, describing the efforts of and cooperation between the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, and discussing the impact of the railroad on travel, trade, and life in the US. Includes a time line, glossary, and other resources.
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" ... looks at the challenges created by the building and running of the railroads in North America and the sweeping changes their construction brought. An examination of primary and secondary source materials helps readers critically analyze who built the railroads and why, and how they changed the movement of people and products. Topics include settlement--and nation-building, as well as who gained through railroad building--and who lost"--Back...