Railroads and the Making of Modern America

Digital history project from University of Nebraska-Lincoln examining the social, economic, and environmental impact of railroads on 19th-century America. Features interactive maps, data visualizations, and extensive document collections. Explores topics including labor, immigration, Native American displacement, and economic development through the lens of railroad expansion. Demonstrates use of digital methods to understand large-scale historical transformation.

URL: http://railroads.unl.edu/