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    S. History Period 5 9 December 2016 The Effect of Railroads on America in the 19th Century The Embargo Act of 1807, under President Thomas Jefferson caused the states, in the Northern and Southern regions of the Untied States, to form an interrelationship for economic self-reliance, from Great Britain. Although the Embargo Act was unsuccessful in gaining economic independence, the act created the necessity of a fast transportation system that would connect raw materials to manufacturers. The

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    The transcontinental railroad was an 1,912 mile railway system that spanned from Sacramento, California to Omaha, Nebraska. It was built to connect the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast and was constructed between 1863 to 1869. It revolutionized the settlement and economy of the west. It helped the United State's in more ways than just benefiting the west. The transcontinental railroad transformed America by allowing faster transportation, faster settlement, and an increase in trade and the economy.

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    Westward expansion changed into the preference of the US to govern the territories of western components of the United States that had been either unclaimed or occupied by using other international locations. It is pertinent to comprehend that the us history became inspired with the aid of England in diverse methods. Within the second 1/2 of 18th century, the railroad which that turned into invented in England introduced a main effect in the USA enlargement to the West. Railroads originated from

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    Many Americans believed that the election of 1860 would decide the fate of the Union. The Democratic Party was the only party in the national scope. The convention in Charleston, South Carolina in 1860 split the Democratic Party. Stephen Douglas wanted his party’s presidential nomination, but he could not afford to alienate northern voters by accepting the southern position on the territories. However, "Southern Democrats insisted on recognition of their rights, as the Dred Scott decision had defined

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    The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865. It was a war between the northern United States, or the Union, and the southern United States, also known as the Confederate States of America. The main cause of the civil war was the abolition movement that was attempting to end slavery in the United States. Southern states felt that slavery was a right granted by the Constitution, but they also feared the effect ending it would have on the southern economy. For the duration of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency

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    Confederation In Canada

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    between the divided British colonies, and belief that Canada’s mother country—Britain—was becoming less unenthusiastic to defend the British colonies, unity became of political importance. Together as a country, Canada would be stronger and obtain railway advantages that would overcome geographical boundaries

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    the new, developing nation of Canada. Nevertheless, alike other non-Caucasian immigrants, the measure of racism and discrimination that the Chinese were forced to endure left many mentally, physically, and spiritually scarred. Despite the countless acts of racism and segregation, the Chinese continued to work hard

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    The Railway Connecting a Country Columbia became Canada sixth province in 1871 (Library and Archives Canada, 2009). An essential point in persuading the province to enter the Confederation was a promise to build the railway; this railway would connect to the Pacific coast as well as the rest of the country. Cutting through the Rocky Mountains was one of the most difficult parts of building the Canadian Pacific Railway. At the time, there were several reasons to employee Chinese immigrant workers

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    Since Canada became a founded country, Chinese Canadians have played a major role in the developing history in the roots of Canadian history. Chinese Canadians hold many cultural values, many which revolve around the family structure and being part of a communal group. Chinese Canadians tend to demonstrate their desire for family structure by ensuring everyone in the family is striving. If a family member is struggling to make ends meet, other family members will allow the others to live with them

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    Railroad was a product of Western Expansion and the construction of more railroads. The Transcontinental Railroad began to be built after the Pacific Railroad Act passed in 1862, that promoted and aided the construction of this railroad. The Transcontinental Railroad was built to link the east to the west in the United States. The Central Pacific and The Union Pacific Railroad Companies were appointed the task of completing the railroad where they would race to finish first and reach the west coast. Before

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