THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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towns that grew quickly when the railroad came but did not last long
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camps of railroad workers who used dynamite to clear land for track
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towns that made their money selling dynamite to the railroad companies
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camps of hobos who rode on the trains out West
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Detailed explanation-1: -There is a long history of U.S. boomtowns linked to natural resource development dating back to the 1849 gold rush, which sparked a massive population migration to California. As a result of the increased population, mining towns appeared throughout the region to support the gold rush development.
Detailed explanation-2: -Boomtowns sprung up across the United States during the rapid growth of the 19th century. Adventurous travelers and those seeking a better life were drawn to a bourgeoning town for opportunity. Their presence helped the economy grow, more people were drawn to the town, and the growth cycle continued.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many mining “booms” were followed by “busts.” When the mines no longer yielded ore, people left the towns. Once prospectors moved on to more promising sites or returned home, the town was then called a “ghost town.” Many of these still exist in the West today as a reminder of the glory days of the mining frontier.
Detailed explanation-4: -The railroad network made it much easier, much faster, and much less expensive to travel around the country. This increased the communication between residents of different regions, helping unify the social and political discourse of the U.S. Railroads also helped people migrate.