Western Expansion & The Transcontinental Railroad

This podcast covers many topics involved in the United States' western expansion. We touch on topics like the California Gold Rush, Ghost towns and Boom towns, The Homestead Act, and then we spend a bulk of time on The Pacific Railroad Act and the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. We go into detail on the railroad's impact on Native Americans, and the struggles of the labor force engaged with the construction of the project.

We have a guest joining us from the Union Pacific Railroad Museum who answered some of Jeananne's questions! 

Take a listen and find out more about the history of The United States.