Crash Course
The Railroad Journey and the Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History 214
Reluctance to accept new technology is not a unique attribute to the 21st century. An informative video from Crash Course World History covers the rollout of the transcontinental railroad during the Industrial Revolution, and whether or...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Safe Roads
Driving is compared with running a railroad train. With excellent images of steam-era passenger trains.
Crash Course
Crash Course World History #214: Railroad Journey and the Industrial Revolution
How did railroads change the world? This video takes a ride down the tracks to understand the improvements, fears, and new developments that evolved through the implementation of railroads. [12:31]
Timelines.tv
Timelines.tv: The American West 04: By Railroad to Nebraska (1872)
Depicts the late 19th century experience of American pioneers who settled the West. [8:19]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 48:market Revolution:communication/transportation
Canals, railroads, steamboats, telegraphs! Kim talks about the transportation and communication revolutions of the early 19th century and how they changed American business. [10:24]
PBS
Pbs: End of Track: Rock Springs Massacre
Learn details about the 1885 Rock Springs Massacre of immigrant Chinese miners by white immigrant miners. Included is a link to the full documentary and classroom discussion questions. Sensitive: This resource contains material that may...
Other
You Tube: u.s Railroad History Map 1830's to 1990's
This video describes the history of railroadsin the United States beginning in the 1830's.