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People, Goods, and Railroads

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Middle schoolers compare population distribution and density railroad network in 1878, identify areas of expanding population density, and evaluate geographical and economic factors that influenced railroad expansion in late 19th century United States.

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population density, population, railroads

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population density, prospectus, railroads, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
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Project-Based Learning
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