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American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Advanced Technology

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From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the debate over the construction of railroads, the competition between canals and railroads, and the companies that were building rail lines. Includes railroad maps from 1850 and 1870 showing the development that took place during that period.

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