Railroads and Responsibilities
As the debate over the transcontinental railroad heats up, tensions rise among legislators who prioritize local interests over national unity. The philosophical question of federal involvement in infrastructure sparks fierce discussion, while commercial railways expand rapidly across the eastern U.S. Enter Theodore, a passionate engineer determined to connect the nation through his dream of a transcontinental railroad, captivating an audience in California with his vision.In this clip
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83: Transcontinental Railroad (pt 1): Industrialization, Ted Judah & The Rise of the Central Pacific
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