HIST 2057 Lecture : History 2057 Lecture 4 Notes
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The closing of the west, 1865-1890, part i. South and west are most unique, they are both similar in the way that they become more like the north and east. Which held up the re-admission of oklahoma, and other states in the 20th century: the way the west developed was similar in some way to the other regions, but was alos very unique in some ways. The transcontinental railroad: transportation was the key to further development in the region, this railroad would run from the east coast to west coast, which was very expensive. In order for the transcontinental railroad to be made, congress passed the pacific railroad bill giving the authority to two companies to construct the railroad: congress wanted the railroad for many reasons, such as: It would also help the development of the cattle industry. Food transportation would be a lot easier to do: lastly, it would allow more people to settle in the west.
