'Land grant system' presentation slideshows

Strategic Communications Planning

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Colonial Life

Colonial Life. 1. Which was the first permanent European settlement in the new world? A. Roanoke B. Jamestown C. Plymouth D. St. Augustine. 2. Which was the first English attempt at colonization of the new world? A. Roanoke B. Jamestown C. Plymouth D. St. Augustine.

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Technology and the West

Technology and the West. Railroads. Why Build a Transcontinental Railroad?. Would tie the nation together Would reduce travel time between East Coast and West Coast from months to days Would lead to growth of towns and cities along the rail line

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Settling the west

Settling the west. Q 1 -Evaluate the importance of mining in the West. Growth of Mining Industry Placer mining Quartz mining The Big Strike in Nevada Henry Comstock Virginia City, NV Other Bonanzas Leadville Pikes Peak Northern Great Plains. Placer Mining Quartz mining Henry Comstock

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Technology and the West

Technology and the West. Need for a Transcontinental Railroad. To connect East Coast to Oregon and California Would reduce travel time from months to days Would lead to growth along the rail line But where should it be built?

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ESCOP Science and Technology Committee Overview

ESCOP Science and Technology Committee Overview. Chair Steve Pueppke, University of Illinois Past Chair Nancy Cox, University of Kentucky ED Liaison Eric Young, SAAESD New Directors Workshop December 8, 2004. Charge.

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The Railroads

The Railroads. Section 2. Linking the Nation. 1865 the U.S. had 35,000 miles of railroad track Most lie east of the Mississippi After the Civil War railroads expanded dramatically 1900 U.S. had over 200,000 miles of railroad track. Pacific Railway Act.

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