transcontinental railroad

America shot cannons off each coast east and west, to tell the railroad was completed.  The first train was coming out of California headed to the east coast. Travelers and trade cargo were always on the train after it was built. Resources were spread out through US and each year raised 50 million dollars. This caused hardships on Indians and buffaloes causing them to leave. Buffaloes were killed and their hides were shipped all over. The coasts were connected and the world of Americans got smaller. Books written in San Fransisco found shelves in New York just weeks after they are published. Manifest Dynasty brought the two coasts together and spread iron and metals around.

Resources: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/tcrr-impact/

Brandon Short-Plaut