History

Lecture on the Railroads

Lecture on the Railroads

The aim of this lecture is to present on the Railroads. Railroads first built in 1860s. Two companies are involved in this project: Central Pacific Railroad Company and Union Pacific Railroad Company. Met and joined railroad in Promontory, Utah. Date of completion 10 May 1869. By 1893 there were 6 major railroad companies. This lecture briefly focus on why did America need Railroads. Here also describe effect of the Railroads: Quick and easy travel to the West and effect of the Railroads: Cheap land for people wanting to go West.