Railroads, In the United States - 0 views
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During the 1850's, railroad lines connected Chicago with the Mississippi River, which was a major trade route.
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Warren B on 08 May 14Shipping quote William L. Withuhn, M.B.A., Curator of Transportation, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution Unknown May 7, 2014
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They played a major role in the Civil War (1861-1865) by moving troops and supplies to battle.