The railroads were controling towns. They had control over small towns and had very many fight with farmers. They were not liked and gave away land like it was there jobs. The farmers were helped out with acts passed by goverment but later were takin out. The transcontiental railroad was a railroad that could take you all the way across the united states. It made or country flat and closer together.Chapter 6-1The expanison of industryWhat caused the Industrial revolution to really take off in the late 1800's?What were some new inventions in the late 1800's and what affect did they have on people's lives?Black gold was oil. Native americans used it as medicane. Settlers used it as a kerosene lamp. Edwin L Drake was athe first successfully used a steam engine. An oil boom is a boom for oil that is in need. Iron to steel was used for many things. Steel was used to replace iron because it was less rusty. The type writer made it easier to make books and other uses. The tellephone only had a 7 letters.
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