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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.3
What was one major impact of railroads on American society during the Mexican-American War period?
Railroads caused massive unemployment as they replaced other forms of transport.
Railroads were primarily used for civilian transportation, not military.
They facilitated faster troop and supply transport.
The war halted the construction of railroads due to resource scarcity.
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AP US History - 5.3 The Mexican–American War
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