Railroads And Westward Expansion - 1845 - 1865

Examines the role of the railroad in the settlement of the prairies, the growth of cities and immigration during the period 1845-1865. Explains how the growth of the frontier led to the growth of the railroad and discusses the impact of rail power on the Civil War.

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