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University of Nebraska Lincoln: Railroads and the Making of Modern America

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Jump aboard to examine the importance of railroads during the Civil War. Delve into primary source documents that show how the newly developed rail system played a strategic role in many battles and also examine the role of slave labor in the construction of the railroads. Primary sources include letters, maps, and photographs.

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