The Railroads (1 jan 1815 ano – 1 jan 1827 ano)

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Business:

1. United State's first big business
2. Made for swift and cheap transportation
3. furthered growth of steel and coal industries
4. government gave away 170 mil. acres of land for 80 different railroad companies

Consolidation:

1. building of railroads due to last fronteir's settlement which supported Great Plains settlement and created a national market of companies
2. Federal land grants provided rates for carrying mail and troops being transported

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