ppp railroad needed
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Communication today…
What was the problem with communication in the American West?
Good Problems
What was the problem with communication in the American West?
Good Problems
Wells-Fargo Express
What was the problem with communication in the American West?
Good Problems
• 1,190
• 3,500• 40,000• 8,000
• 4,480• 600,000• 800
• 500• 200
Steamboats• SteamboatsWaddell and Russell• Wagons• Oxen• KilometresJohn Butterfield (Mail)• Distance mail carried• Government contract• MenPony Express• Ponies• Men employed
• 1,190
• 3,500• 40,000• 8,000
• 4,480• 600,000• 800
• 500• 200
Steamboats
Waddell and Russell
John Butterfield (Mail)
Pony Express
What was the problem with communication in the American West?
Why was the Railroad needed?
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