Railroads in the Settlement of the Great West (Essay Sample)

RAILROADS IN THE SETTLEMENT OF THE GREAT WEST
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When civil war broke out form 1861 to 1865, the construction of the railroad slowed down for some years. This is because many people who were constructing it were supposed to join the war and also supply the soldiers with weapons. The necessities that were used at the time of war; the steel, lumber and people working at the railway were main products that were also being used in construction of railway. However, when the construction got back underway, it moved to the great west. This is what is said to be responsible for the settlement there. 
When it was completed, it became the mode that people used to travel and transport goods from one place to another. In this new technology of transportation, the Great Plains and the Pacific Northwest were shaped into a new place. This is because in the era of industrialization, the great west was explored for economic benefits. This stimulated economic growth since there were new settlements in the region that led to job opportunities being created. The natives Americans living there had their standards of living raised and there was a link that was created through the railroads.
This is also what led to modernization of the place since the world had a way to reach this region. There were many attractions for the world in the place since it was deemed to be a land that was rich with elements that could be mined and for agricultural purposes. Media was also introduced into the area and depots were created resulting to tunnels and bridges being built. This was a good thing to the American people there although their way of living was interfered with. This did not deter the positive effects of the new nation that became part of United States of America. 
Works cited Henretta, James A. and David Brody. America: A Concise History, Volume II: Since 1877. 4th ed., Boston: Bedford/ St. Martin’s, 2010, 471, ...