1. Economic Changes at the Turn of the Century
... some may perceive it to be. Along with industrial increase in America was a need for transportation, a connection between the east and west. This was the main reason for the building of the trans-continental railroad which connected the east and west coasts. Because of industry booming this railroad was vital for trading and commute across the country. Although this age brought about ... and the laborer. There was much corruption during this period of time and the people of the U.S needed to be protected against unsafe working conditions and unfair business tactics practiced by such tyc...
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