Chapter 19 Politics and Progress
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Intro to Modern Era in the U.S.1880/1890’s was a time of rapid growth and
expansion1888: Capitol building completed in Austin
Lawlessness still a problem in TXTexas Rangers used heavily
“Wild West”: people move westEntering an era of “progress…”-
“Progressive Era” …
Austin
Railroads and New Emerging TechnologyBefore 1900 most families traveled by wagon/ horse
& “buggy”Took 1 day to travel 20 miles/might only go to town 1-
2 times a yearDallas/Ft. Worth, Houston became Rail CentersBy 1884 most major cities had telephonesStreetcars/Trolley appeared in citiesAgriculture boomed …Industry Thrived …
Promontory Point – Utah 1869Two Key Rail Lines Meet to Service & Connect the West
Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads meet
The Famous Rail Company Lines that Met in Utah (Outside of SLC) Central Pacific RR Union Pacific RR
Chinese Immigrants from California
Irish Immigrants from the East Coast
The American Railroad is Expanding West!!!!
Eventually the U.S. Rail Lines
will Look like ThisOut West