Industrialization

Union Pacific Railroad 4.5 (2)

Economic History, Transportation in the United States, U.S. Railroads / , , , , , , ,

The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is one of the largest freight railroad networks in the United States and a pivotal part of American transportation history. Founded in 1862 under the Pacific Railway Act, Union Pacific was charged with constructing the eastern portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, connecting the Mississippi River with the Pacific Coast. […]

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Midwestern United States 5 (2)

American History, Political Geography, Regional Studies, U.S. Geography / , , , , , , ,

The Midwestern United States, commonly referred to as the Midwest, is one of the four census-defined regions of the United States. It encompasses the north-central part of the country and is traditionally known as “America’s Heartland” due to its historical role in agriculture, industry, and cultural development. The Midwest is notable for its vast farmlands,

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