The major increase in railroads helped America. Mass immigration to the great plains. More people moved westward. 10% of the land is given away. Cities will grow in West and East. This also allows the poor to have somewhere to go. The railroad is the largest production in America. Over 2,000 miles of tracks have been built. The U.S becomes the world’s biggest manufacturer. Standard time is born as well. The railroads produce most of the world’s goods. In the text, it says “The transcontinental railroad is completed in May of 1867. The completion of this 2000 mile railroad makes it possible to travel across the United States by train.” "A 6-18 month journey can now be completed in 4-6 days.” “People can move to the Western United States faster and cheaper.” “Goods, Products, and natural resources can be shipped across the country faster and …show more content…
The invention of automobiles helped in many ways because transportation would get people to where they needed to go faster and easier. Also, they were cheaper. The increase in railroads helped as well in many ways. People that did not have money for automobiles could afford to ride trains because of the increase in railroads. Also, the invention of the light bulb and electricity was a huge impact on The United States. People could now work nights and people that worked in factories could work longer hours. Which would lead to more money. The light bulb would banish