Abstract This paper examines how the coming of the railroads changed the Industrial Revolution as it allowed the Industrial Revolution to maintain its momentum, and how railroads changed because of the Industrial Revolution.
From the Paper "The onset of the Industrial Revolution predated the emergence of the railroad by more than years. Even so the railroad did as much to enable the Industrial Revolution to maintain its momentum as any other single innovation of the ..."
Abstract This research examines the role of railroads in the economic development of southern Brazil from 1875-1930. For purposes of this research, southern Brazil is defined as the five southernmost states in the country, which are S"o Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paran", Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
From the Paper "The Role of Railroads in The Economic Development of Southern Brazil
Introduction
This research examines the role of railroads in the economic development of southern Brazil from 1875-1930. For purposes of this research, southern Brazil is defined as the five southernmost states in the country, which are S"o Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paran", Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. A map of Brazil with these five states identified may be found below on this page.
MAP OF BRAZIL
Economic Growth and Development
Economic growth is defined in positive terms as the rate of..."
Abstract During the Civil War, railroads, which previously satisfied the demand for cheap industrial and agricultural movement, became increasingly helpful in mass transportation of troops and goods. The paper shows how railroads shaped the outcome of the Civil War and subsequently decided the fate of the nation by unifying the states after the war.
Paper Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Intended usage for the railroads during construction
A. Industrial revolution and the beginnings of the railroads B. Northern reasons for building the railroad: race between companies to connect most cities
C. Southern reasons for building the railroad: movement of cotton D. Rising demand for cheap, mass movement of troops and goods III. How railroads aided the war effort
A. Helped divide country into different economical groups by geographical placement
B. Physical attack: ram into enemy positions, trains, etc.
C. Movement of troops to battle sites
D. Communication service when telegraph lines were cut
IV. Aftermath of railroad involvement in the war
A. Railroad contributions to the science of war- mass transportation B. Abolish slavery- constitutional amendment, states united
C. Preservation of the Union- Physically bound union together
D. Deterred foreign countries from attacking the US
V. Conclusion
From the Paper "After filling the demand for efficient land travel in the different sections of the US, the railroads hit their peak usage and importance during the Civil War. Before and during the war, railroads drew the economic lines of the war. By 1861, America had grown apart both politically and economically (Industrial). The South used rails for movement of cotton, while the North concentrated on industrial advances. The railroads helped the different businesses excel, furthering sectionalism by dividing the country into its profiting businesses. The railroads divided the nation into regions of political unity and economic ties (Ward 134). The Southern people were leaning more towards democratic ideals, while the North believed in more republican politics. The South was angry because they believed that the North was oppressing them. The South did not like the importation and exportation taxes of the North because they benefited little from the money. The South also believed that the Northern states were unconstitutionally treating the South by taking away the states? rights to have slavery."
Abstract This paper discusses how the transcontinental railroad was a monumental achievement that closed the frontier and provided cross-country access for the first time in the United States. It forever changed the face of the American nation and economy. The paper begins by looking at the importance of the railroad and how the construction of the Pacific railroad in particular effected the life of early settlers. Financing of the railroad is also discussed, as well as a profile of the men who built it.
I. Introduction
II. The Importance of the Transcontinental Railroad III. The Construction of the Pacific Railroad IV. Financing the Railroad V. Profiles of the Builders
VI. Summary
From the Paper "By the 1860s, the northern and eastern states had a railway system but the West was not as fortunate. With the discovery of gold, the acquisition of Mexican territories and the continued settlement of the West, it became apparent for the need to have a primary railway system.
The idea of building a railway to link the east and west was a daunting task but the nation had railroad fever in the 19th century and wanted to pursuit building a system across the wilderness. Once the project was begun, it took over 20,000 men, the majority who were European or Chinese immigrants, over six years. The cost in life and money has never been calculated but the final product was a railroad that would be the key to westward expansion."
Abstract The paper briefly discusses Harriet Tubman, the primary individual linked to the Underground Railroad, and explains the injustice that inspired the bravery of Tubman and others. The paper looks at the legends and facts concerning the Underground Railroad's escape route. The paper then notes the participation of Thomas Garrett and Laura Haviland in the Underground Railroad, which provides evidence that it was not only black individuals and Quakers who were involved in the Underground Railroad.
Outline:
Introduction
Harriet Tubman-Moses
The Injustice that Fired the Heart of Tubman and Others
The Legend and the Facts
Not Only Blacks in the Underground Railroad Movement
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "The Underground Railroad was not a railroad in reality but instead was a mode of escape for many slaves from the bonds of slavery. While a great deal of legend surrounds the Underground Railroad, nevertheless, the Underground Railroad did exist and did serve to assist slaves in the South to Freedom in the North. Whether or not their lives were actually bettered by this freedom is another story. The work of Bordewich (2005) relates that slavery in North America "was born in the moist, flat tidewater country along Chesapeake Bay, and the lower Delaware, James and Rappannock rivers, where tobacco growing first made English settlement profitable.""
Abstract Railroads were first constructed in southern Brazil to serve primarily as growing coffee production industry in S?o Paulo state. Railroad growth in the region, however, facilitated the growth and development of other economic activities such as communication and agriculture. In its early stages of development, Brazil's socioeconomic activities were separated. According to the paper, railroads developed in response to the needs of an agrarian economy but served also to support the development of industry in Southern Brazil. The paper argues that the railroad aided in the integration of the economies of the states in southern Brazil.
From the Paper "According to Poppino, because of the economic ascendance of Southern Brazil from the late-nineteenth century through 1920, which was facilitated by railroad development, "the locus of political power shifted permanently to the South, where S?o Paulo became the economic heart of the country, and a new class of industrialists, drawn from immigrants and the land holding elite, competed with plantation owners for prestige and political influence. Railroads, thus, developed in response to the needs of an agrarian economy but served also to support the development of industry in Southern Brazil."
Abstract This paper explains that, although the use of slavery became a legal system in the United States, there were still many free Americans who were against slavery and often assisted people of African descent attempting to escape their life of slavery. The author relates that the Underground Railroad was a name given to a system that, despite the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, was ran by a vast network of people, mostly abolitionists, which helped runaway slaves escape to the northern states and eventually to Canada. The paper questions if the Brooklyn house said to be owned by Harriet Truesdell, a supporter of the Underground Railway and believed to have been one of the possible 'stations' of the Underground Railroad network should be preserved.
Table of Contents:
History of Slavery in the United States
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
The Underground Railroad The Underground Railroad in Brooklyn
From the Paper "Although it was claimed that the Underground Railroad has numerous stations and stretched to several states from the south to the northern states and while it is clear that New York has a role in the movement, it is still not clear as to whether or not Brooklyn was one of the areas that the Underground Railroad used during its movement. It might be possible that there were houses in Brooklyn that were used as 'stations' for fugitive slaves but there are no clear evidences that would prove this. This might be a result of the different methods that the movement was using to keep their actions undetected."
Abstract The paper reviews the life of James Hill (1838-1916), founder of the Great Northern railroad, and nicknamed "the Empire Builder". The paper also notes Hill's early involvement with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), and analyzes his successes in building and marketing his rail lines. The paper then analyzes the CPR and its effects on Canadian development, and reviews the earlier development of the canal infrastructure which provided waterways between the United States and Canada at the start of the 19th century. Next, the paper focuses on the Maritime Provinces and what has been written about them by various authors. Then the paper changes focus to what those writers have to say about the rest of Canada, returning to their views of travel on Canada's railroads, and especially the CPR. In conclusion, the paper finds that travel writers describe the country best when they focus on railroads and travel by rail.
From the Paper "A man of penetrating commercial vision, Hill foresaw the growth of trade with the Pacific Rim. His road would bridge this traffic from the Pacific Northwest, where he saw the logical port of entry to markets back east. He would haul cotton from the South for export to the Orient, and his freight cars would return filled with lumber from the Northwest to build the heartland. Notwithstanding his view on trains that carry people, the flagship passenger train of his Great Northern bore his nickname, the Empire Builder."
Abstract In this article, the writer explains that the economic growth the entire state of New York experienced as a result of railroad infrastructure, can be seen in the exponential growth of the relatively rural cities on its borders that went from populations of sustained and slow growth to urban centers teaming with industry. The writer notes that in the overall population growth of New York State one can see the exponential growth, especially in relation to railroad development, which by 1853 had developed into a collective network crossing the state. The writer concludes that the foundational expansion of the transportation system in New York State made possible economic growth that was unmatched in many regional locations and allowed for the support of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Further, the writer points out that with the culmination of the railroad infrastructure came jobs in manufacturing and maintenance of the rail lines that were open to diverse populations that had been underserved in the labor market.
From the Paper "Lastly the development of the railroad as a collective source of the growth of tourism, reshaped the lands surrounding New York city and allowed city and rural dwellers alike to interact and spend leisure time visiting places in the state they had not seen before. The real initial development of tourism, and especially national tourism could easily be linked to the development of the railroads. This industry being almost a completely new economic avenue, would transform how people thought of travel, previously thought of as a necessity to relocation, now it could be a temporary extended visit to those who had resulted before or to see places that had only been read about in books up to this point. The flyer, reproduced here is one that demonstrates this new emphasis on rail travel as a way to rather quickly leave the city behind and seek a calmer venue for leisure time."
Abstract This paper will discuss the way the railroad changed the way of life for the Indians of Northern California. The effects of the railroad from the builders perspective will be analyzed as well.
Abstract This paper discusses Turnkey Project Management and the factors involved in managing a high-speed railroad project. In the paper, political, social and economic implications are discussed, as well as each project management step to follow. Ideas for winning and shaping public opinion and promoting the railroad are included.
From the Paper "Turnkey Project Management. A turnkey project provides a deliverable to the customer that is fully tested and ready to use upon delivery. This can be a tremendous advantage to the customer since it eliminates the need for the customer to manage the project. Projects that are time and resource-intensive can seriously impair a company's ability to continue with normal business while executing the project, since many key people are necessarily engaged in working on the project."
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An examination of the history and role of the railway in the nation's economic development with development theory, population, water, geography and trade.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 15 sources, 2000, $ 87.95
Abstract This research examines the role of railroads in the economic development of southern Brazil. For purposes of this research, southern Brazil is defined as the three southernmost states in the country, which are Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina (Ashford, 1991). The period of interest examined extends through 1930.
From the Paper "The Role of Railroads in the Economic Development of Southern Brazil: Parana, Rio Grande Do Sol, and Santa Catarina States
Introduction
This research examines the role of railroads in the economic development of southern Brazil. For purposes of this research, southern Brazil is defined as the three southernmost states in the country, which are Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina (Ashford, 1991). The period of interest examined extends through 1930.
Economic Growth and Development
Economic growth is defined in positive terms as the rate of change in gross national product (GNP). Within this definition, a decline in GNP would be referred to as negative growth. There are two general types of economic growth. "
From the Paper "This paper will discuss the impact of the railroads on the development of cities and towns in the western United States. During the last four decades of the nineteenth century, rapid development in the railroad industry facilitated the settlement and growth of America's western territories. In addition, the coming of the railroads sped up the process of development in the major urban centers of the West, such as Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Phoenix, Albuquerque and Salt Lake City. In this regard, it has been noted that "the great railroads made large towns out of small ones, helped transform villages into cities, transported immigrant settlers, and moved products nationwide, into and from factories engaged in mass production, thereby creating the basis for a national economic market" (Weinstein & Gatell, 1981, p. 576)."
Abstract This paper examines the history and current status of the North Carolina Railroad. The author discusses how the NCRR was built and the importance it has had to North Carolina's economic growth.
Abstract A look at the modern railway system of Japan presents a very impressive picture of technological development. Known today as the Shinkansen (translated to mean "new trunk line" or "new main line"), the record of the Japanese train system is amazing. The paper shows that since its induction in 1964, the Shinkansen has never had a passenger related fatality (meaning there has never been a major train wreckage which caused the deaths of passengers on board the train since its commencement in 1964). This is a remarkable achievement considering that it was one of the first modern railway systems to be built in the world. The paper shows that the safety and reliability of the Shinkansen bears a reflection of the Japanese culture and its people's desire for harmony and an ideal state.
From the Paper "Soon after the Meiji Restoration, the new government initiated plans for Japan's railway system. One of the more influential leaders of that early period, Okubo Toshimichi, pushed for the direct involvement of the government in railway construction. He said that to industrialize Japan, "Industrial Initiatives" alone were not adequate. What was required, according to Toshimichi, was "the patronage and encouragement of the government and its officials" (Beasley 103-104). Early on, leaders in the Meiji government recognized the political and economic benefits of a railway. A strong military needed a railroad system, and the railway would strengthen the central government."
