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U.s. History: Early American Railroads

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Read about the growth of railroads throughout the eastern part of the United States, which greatly reduced transportation costs. See why there was opposition to railroads from many groups. Be sure to look at the stereograph of the Central Pacific Railroad.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)