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Railroads And Westward Expansion, 1865 - 1900

Year Published: 1978

Creator: Calvin Communications

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Explains how the desire for the resources of the West led to the building of the transcontinental railroad after the Civil War. Discusses the importance of the railroad in settling the Great Plains and Western states and its significance in unifying the nation. Examines the ways in which the transcontinental railroad affected commerce and the fabric of daily life in America.

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