Development of Railroads (1 jan 1830 ano – 1 jan 1860 ano)
Descrição:
 Jus like steamboats, trains quickly became popular in transporting people and goods, since they were faster and could cover more distance.
Causes: Railroads were actually less expensive to build than canals and they could carry more and relatively more reliable than a steamboat. 
Historical Impact: Made transportation of goods cheaper and encouraged settlement and farming. However, it also tended to invade political life by corrupting government officials. 
Adicionado na linha do tempo:
Data:
1 jan 1830 ano
1 jan 1860 ano
 ~ 30 years
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