| December 11, 2003 |
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America on the Move
How  did the U.S. go from the original 13 colonies to the sprawling country it is today? Transportation played an integral part in the expansion and transformation of America -- sometimes bringing change slowly, sometimes at a breakneck pace. This site from the National Museum of American History examines how the ability to get from here to there shaped lives, landscapes, culture, and communities across the nation. The first transcontinental railroad line was finished in 1869, and by the end of the 19th century, railroads transported produce and other goods farther and faster than the old system of rivers and canals ever could. Decades later, migration and commuting impacted day-to-day life, as mobility became more important to Americans. The automobile quickly went from being a toy for the rich to becoming a necessary part of suburban life. In fact, the car built the suburbs and created the need for the interstate highway. This vast collection of artifacts and images drives through the themes that powered transport and growth in America. (in Travel) |
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