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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Pacific Railway Act (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains images of the original document and a transcript of the complete text of the Pacific Railway Act of 1862 in an easy to read format. Also contains a brief overview on the background behind this act.
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Website
Thinkport Education

Maryland Public Television: Port: A Transportation System

For Students 9th - 10th
The Port of Baltimore is extensively covered with interviews, stories, interactive opportunities, and details about specific careers associated with the large harbor's transportation system that supports much of Maryland.
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Activity
Other

The Erie Canal: Low Bridge, Everybody Down [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
The learning activity examines how the Erie Canal affected New York State's development.
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Handout
Other

American Almanac: The Chinese Model for America's Canals

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information pertaining to the signifigance of the canals in developing new settlements.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Erie Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides details about the Erie Canal that stretched for 363 miles linking the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.