RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
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Question
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Why would Brockton be considered a Ghost Town?
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Brockton shoe factories left and the buildings became empty.
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Brockton had over 100 shoe factory.
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Brockton has many immigrants living in the city.
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Brockton has very few businesses
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Brockton became a city in 1881. Farms gave way to factories, and Brockton became an epicenter of the shoe and textile industries, earning the name “Shoe City.” At the dawn of the 20th century, the city had a population of 40, 000; and more than 6, 000 people were employed in over 100 separate shoe manufacturing entities.
Detailed explanation-2: -Modern “lasted” footwear manufacturing was invented in Haverhill, which is also known as Shoe City. In its heyday, the city had more than 200 shoe manufacturers, along with many businesses that supported the industry. Shoes have been a symbol of Haverhill for generations.
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