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1876

Transcontinental rail network influences western settlement

Rail connections accelerated migration, trade, and resource extraction.

Canonical milestoneAmerican West1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Transcontinental Railroad

Position 36

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BritannicaConfidence 96%

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