Fall 2015 History is often only taught but never questioned because of the impossibility to change what has already happened. However, Richard White, the author of “Railroaded” does exactly that, questions transcontinental life in the Gilded Age. White is a well-respected historian and professor from Stanford University who, during the 2007-2008 recession, was inspired to write about the strangely-familiar recessions of our nations past. This book provides great insight regarding the idea of railroads and whether or not such an invention was a good and needed advancement at the time. This paper will analytically criticize, praise and discuss Whites argument, effectiveness and credibility of the railroad industry.…
As he was walking, he came across a high, narrow train trestle. Suddenly, he noticed a train heading in his direction full speed. He was too shock to move, so he ducked. He thought his life was over.…
The Transcontinental Railroad The Transcontinental Railroad was a legendary Civil Engineering feat that created an entirely new way of settlement and trade in the West that had hardly been imagined. The Railroad changed the life of the travelers and settlers in America. A trip from the East Coast to the West Coast that used to take six months then took a mere seven days. Without the intelligence of great men like Theodore Judah and Grenville Dodge, who were Chief Engineers of the Railroad, the thousands of American and Chinese workers, and generous land grants from The Government, a feat as grand as the Transcontinental Railroad could never have been accomplished.…
First, you should always expect that a train can be coming at any time. Once you make sure it is clear to go, you can cross with caution, however never shift gears if driving a manual car because you could stall your car. This could be dangerous if a train starts to come and your car is in the middle of the tracks. Also, you should never try to judge the speed of a train because big object always look like they are moving slower than they actually are. If you try to beat a train across the tracks because it looks like it is moving slow, you will most likely regret you decision.…
Have you ever thought about why The United States has progressed to where it is today? There are several inventions that have changed the world but one invention is often forgot about: Railroads. Railroads are interesting to study according to the following information: struggles before the railroads were built, the invention of it, struggles with it and its fixes, the Transcontinental Railroads, modern day trains and tracks, and how the railroads shaped Texas. Before the railroads were invented there were numerous struggles everyday.…
“Tramps, Hobos, Beats and Crusties” There is something romantic about hearing the sound of a train in the distance. It has a way of enticing the imagination--it conjures up sepia images of hardship and freedom, and leaves us with an unexplained longing. It is as if the railroad links us to our country’s past, a nostalgic reminder that some things never change. In 2008 I spent the better part of a year hopping freight and hitchhiking from Maine to Washington. Although I only rode a handful of trains, I learned a great deal about the culture that surrounds train hopping.…
Transcontinental Railroads Effects ___ The Transcontinental Railroad impacted the entire United States in many different manners. This project was designed to connect the West to the East, but it didn’t work out as clean or smoothly as they expected. The railroad completely transformed the way of the west, and also the entire population. The three main effects were on Indians, society, and the economy of the United States. Native Americans were the most affected by the railroad.…
4. A thematic dialogue between several early Modern Jewish literature prose is this discussion of exile. This is perhaps unsurprising, given exile of the Jewish people is often a narrative framework for the Jewish way of life. The roots of this theme can be traced in to one of the inaugural Jewish literary prose authors, Medele Mocher Sforim, who writes in Shem and Japeth on the Train, “life in exile-this precious gift from God’s store- belongs only to Jews-His chosen people” (Sforim 35).…
Remember to always look both ways before crossing the tracks. When you are at a railroad crossing and the lights are flashing you have to come to a complete stop because it is the law and it's for your own safety. You can not drive around and under a railroad crossing barricade while they are going down or going up. The time you proceed through a railroad crossing is when the train is clear and the barricades go up with no flashing lights, then look both ways and proceed.…
The westward expansion of the United States began in 1803 when then President Thomas Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the footprint of the United States. This massive purchase of land covered 828,000 square miles at a cost of just 15 million dollars. (Louisiana Purchase) This massive purchase did not come easily for President Jefferson. Over the history of the United States many factors played into the colonization of the western part of the North American continent.…
The Underground Railroad was a passageway to freedom for those enslaved during the 19th century. The Underground Railroad was a system of secret escape routes and safe houses to help African slaves in the U.S escape from Southern plantations. These routes went through 14 Northern states and two Canadian provinces, and some led to Mexico or overseas. Canada was a desired destination because Canada's long border allowed many points of access. The railroad was a success due to the help of abolitionists, and other allies/supporters.…
Sydnie Holder 3.9.16 Mr. Modica Early American History Impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad Since the dawn of time man has strived to be on the move, exploring the unknown and seeking news ways of getting from one point to another. The innovation of transportation gave people the gift of exploration and traveling to places they have never been able to go before. During the early 1800s the main modes of travel were wagons, horses or on-foot, causing travel to be difficult and sluggish. This drove people to discover a more efficient way of travel, which resulted in the creation of trains. Due to this invention people were able to travel farther and at faster paces.…
The proprietors of the railroad had no intentions of keeping the workers safe, there only goal was to build it cheap and…
During the time of the slave trade, the process of helping and freeing slaves was a dangerous and brave act. The Underground Railroad was run by thousands of people that thought all people were created equal. The railroad was created in 1810 and helped move thousands of African Americans from the South to the free north of the U.S and Canada.…
INVESTIGATION: On 03-11-2017- at approximately 0015 hours, I was notified by Det. Carter #181968, of a traffic crash with serious injuries that occurred on Fletcher Avenue, east of the intersection of19th Street. I responded to the crash scene and upon arrival at approximately 0117 hours, I was assigned to forensically map the scene and I also took digital photographs of the scene. Upon my arrival, approaching the scene from the east on Fletcher Avenue and west of 20th Street, I saw HCSO deputies had the westbound lanes of Fletcher Avenue closed to traffic between 20th Street and 19th Street, with a smaller area cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape.…