Ppp Railroad Needed
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The document discusses communication problems in the American West and potential solutions. It notes various methods used such as steamboats, wagons pulled by oxen, and the Pony Express, along with related statistics. The railroad is mentioned as needed to address communication issues in the expanding western frontier.
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Ppp Railroad Needed
- 2. What was the problem with communication in the American West? Good Problems
- 3. What was the problem with communication in the American West? Good Problems
- 5. What was the problem with communication in the American West? Good Problems
- 6. 1,190 3,500 40,000 8,000 4,480 600,000 800 500 200 Steamboats Steamboats Waddell and Russell Wagons Oxen Kilometres John Butterfield (Mail) Distance mail carried Government contract Men Pony Express Ponies Men employed
- 7. 1,190 3,500 40,000 8,000 4,480 600,000 800 500 200 Steamboats Waddell and Russell John Butterfield (Mail) Pony Express
- 8. What was the problem with communication in the American West?
- 9. Why was the Railroad needed?