After the Civil War, railroad production grew enormously, from 35,000 miles of track laid in 1865 to a whopping 192,556 miles of track laid in 1900.
Chapter 18: The Rise of Industrial America. I. Industrialization takes hold Unlike South, North emerged undamaged in 1865 Reconstruction eliminated.
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A.P. U.S. History Chapter 24: “Industry Comes of Age” ~ 1865 – 1900 ~
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Chapter 18: The Rise of Industrial America
Industry Comes of Age
Industry Comes of Age, 1865-1900
