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Facts About the Transcontinental Railroad On the wide canvas of mid-nineteenth-century America, a monumental dream was beginning to take shape. It was Theodore Judah, an ambitious engineer, who first envisioned a railroad that would span the continent, linking the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. His vision was embraced by Congress and, through the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862, the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad was officially commissioned. Over the next seven…

The Evolution of Modern Agriculture: From the Industrial Revolution to Today The development of modern agriculture has been a gradual process that has taken place over several centuries. It has been shaped by various factors, including technological advancements, changes in society, and shifts in economic and political systems. In this article, we will explore how modern agriculture evolved from the industrial revolution in the 1800s to today. 1800 – 1900:…