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WEEK 15 REVIEW
George Wells [Gibson
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Early Beginnings The concept of constructing a railroad in the United States was first proposed by Colonel John Stevens in 18121. However, the earliest railroads were simple horse-drawn cars running on tracks, primarily used for transporting freight. The first such railroad to be chartered and built was the Granite Railway of Massachusetts in 1826, which ran for approximately three miles1.
THE FIRST RAILROADS
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The First Transcontinental Railroad was a monumental engineering achievement that connected the eastern and western United States by rail. Completed on May 10, 1869, it revolutionized transportation and commerce across America.
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
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HOMESTEAD ACT
The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of several Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to designated Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River, primarily during the 1830s.
TRAIL OF TEARS
American sharpshooter and a prominent figure in the Wild West shows of the late 19th century. She became a cultural icon known for her exceptional marksmanship and her role in promoting women's capabilities in traditionally male-dominated fields.
ANNIE OAKLEY
Prominent American lawman and one of the first African American deputy U.S. marshals in the American West. Born into slavery in Crawford County, Arkansas, he escaped to the Indian Territory during the Civil War and became a legendary figure in law enforcement.
BASS REEVES
Construction and Completion The railroad was built by two companies working from opposite directions: The Central Pacific Railroad started in Sacramento, California and built eastward12. The Union Pacific Railroad began near the Iowa-Nebraska border and built westward
Purpose and Provisions The Homestead Act was designed to encourage settlement of public lands in the western United States. Its main provisions included: Granting 160 acres of surveyed public land to eligible settlers Requiring settlers to live on the land for 5 years and make improvements Allowing settlers to obtain ownership after 5 years for a small filing fee