Refer to Map (In the Textbook) 25

question 33

Essay

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 25.4 and explain why railroad growth in the United States increased so much at the end of the nineteenth century and the start of the twentieth century. Why does it seem so concentrated in the middle of the country?

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Definitions:

Institutional Racism

Discriminatory practices and policies that are embedded within and perpetuated by social and governmental institutions, affecting marginalized groups negatively.

Work Training

Programs or activities designed to equip individuals with specific skills or knowledge required for particular jobs or professions.

Ethnic Enclave

A geographic area with high ethnic concentration, characterized by a distinct cultural identity and economic activity.

Semiautonomous Economy

A concept referring to a segment of the economy that operates with a degree of independence, yet is still influenced by the larger national or global economy.