In May 1869, the US railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory, Utah. This book discusses the important milestone in the expansion of the United States and its impact on the nation, both positive and negative.
In May 1869, the U.S. railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory. Utah--an important milestone in the expansion of the United States with both positive and negative impacts on the nation.