may 10, 1869 - Transcontinental Railroad
Description:
The Transcontinental Railroad was significant because it connected the East and Western coasts of the United States. This actually helped to reduce sectionalism by uniting the country. It had important economic, cultural, and political significance as a whole. It helped to make transportation easier and open more markets.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 1869
Now
~ 156 years ago