The American History Podcast, Season 3, Episode 4, The Railroads.

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So today we have a very interesting topic.

One that I think you're going to find fascinating, at least I hope you will, and that is the railroads and railroad building in the second period of the American Industrial Revolution.

Now, this is an important period when it comes to understanding the politics and the economics

of the late 19th and early 20th century. So I'll just shut up and we'll get started.

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