What Do You Know About History of Rail Transportation in the United States

What do you know about the history of rail transportation in the United States? When you read about how America became this stable country, you will see that the building of the railroad had a significant part to play. Do you know why that is? I believe the flashcards will offer you some insights on that, read through them, and all the best in your search for knowledge!

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Why did the U.S. govenernment support the development of railroads?
They realized how improtant railroads were for developing and settling the West.
How did the government support railroad companies?
1. gave them huge land grants 2 .provided loans
The creation of a transcontinental railroad led to the invention and creation of many things. Name a few.
1. creation of 4 times zones within the US and 24 2. world time zones 3. use of a standard gauge on railroads 4. air brakes 5. frigrigerated cars 6. Pullman cars
What were the Granger Law?
1. Laws to set standards and regulations 2. regarding passenger rates on rail roads, to prohibit discrimination of any kind, etc. Law made to protect farmers and consumers Significance of these laws was that it established the right of the federal government to regulate private industry
What was the Interstate Commerce Act?
1. reestablished the right of the federal government to regulate and supervise railroad 2. established a 5 member Interstate Commission (ICC) to do so