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Pros And Cons Of The Expansion Of Railroads

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The expansion of the railroads enhanced the lives of Americans in many ways, this includes supplying materials across the country. The railroads aloud for items to be moved across the country very fast. Although the expansion of railroads did enhance the lives of Americans, some building the railroads were not so lucky to see its benefits. Building the railroads came with many hazards from the climate to explosions. Not only was the railroad dangerous, it also caused other problems. The railroad went through Native American homes and through grazing lands of the buffalo, in order to keep the train moving, the buffalo would be killed. Even though the expansion of the railroad did have some cons, it was mostly good. The Continental railroad
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