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  Urban Expansion 1860–1900

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  Urban Expansion 1860–1900

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  In the 19th century, the US rapidly evolved from a predominantly rural to an overwhelmingly urban society. At play were the same catalysts which previously transformed industrial Europe, but the pace and magnitude eclipsed all precedents. High birth rates and decreasing mortality rates, combined with mass immigration, produced soaring population... More
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  US Railroads 1916

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  US Railroads 1916

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  The American railroad network reached its peak track mileage in 1916 with over 254,000 miles of operational railway that served rural areas and cities alike. Although track construction had significantly tailed off since the turn of the century, passenger demand and transport requirements for agriculture still made the smaller branch... More
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  US Railroads 1963

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  US Railroads 1963

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  The sharp increase in both passenger and freight demand during World War II led many of the major railroad operators to invest in new rail infrastructure ready to continue high capacity operations following the war. Contrary to prior predictions, there was a steep decline in overall rail use following World... More
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  Wartime changes in land use around Willow Run and vicinity, Michigan 1941–45

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  Wartime changes in land use around Willow Run and vicinity, Michigan 1941–45

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  Following America’s entry into World War II, industrial production needed to increase massively. The government set about coordinating the industrial effort and set up the Liberator Production Pool Programme, which enlisted the services of various manufacturing firms and industries to manufacture bombers. Although it was originally thought that Ford’s assembly... More
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  Welsh Industry 1640–1850

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  Welsh Industry 1640–1850

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  Prior to the 1640s small-scale metal and coal mining were practised in Wales, a mostly rural region. There was a fledgling coal export industry in south Wales and Aberystwyth between the 16th and 17th centuries. This was helped by the English Civil War (1642–49), which boosted local economies. During the... More
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  Women’s Legal Daily Working Hours and Manufacturing by Region 1850–1920

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  Women’s Legal Daily Working Hours and Manufacturing by Region 1850–1920

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  In 1850 women played a significant role in the industrialization process, with many working up to 14 hours a day in manufacturing industries which included woollen and cotton textiles, paper, rubber goods and shoes. Angry female mill workers in Pennsylvania brought about a ten-hour limit on the working day after... More