America in Motion
Early Transportation
A.12.7 Collect relevant data to analyze the distribution of products among global markets and the movement of people among regions of the world
B.12.17 Identify historical and current instances when national interests and global interests have seemed to be opposed and analyze the issues involved
D.12.13 Describe and explain global economic interdependence and competition, using examples to illustrate their influence on national and international policies
E.12.6 Analyze the means by which and extent to which groups and institutions can influence people, events, and cultures in both historical and contemporary settings
Life before
the
Rail
Early Rail Systems
Transportation efficiency and speed has changed dramatically of the last 200 years. Because automobiles were not a reality for most American until about post 1920's, the primary mode of long range transportation was the Railroad. Below you will find a link to a historic rates of travel set of maps.