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The map above shows a "bird's eye" drawing of Columbus in 1872. Can you locate the Ohio Statehouse near the center? Can you follow the railroad into the city and across the river? The railroad was an important new transportation system that came to Columbus in 1850. Why did railroads lead to change in cities?
Source: Library of Congress
CHAPTER 2. A GROWING CROSSROADS CITY, 1830-1880
INTRODUCTION
Focus Question: How and why did Columbus change in the mid-1800s?
In this chapter, you will investigate the growth of Columbus in the mid-1800s. You will learn about:
You will know you are successful in this chapter when you can:
In this chapter, you will investigate the growth of Columbus in the mid-1800s. You will learn about:
- new systems of transportation in Columbus;
- the arrival of new groups of people to Columbus;
- what it was like to live, work, and go to school in Columbus; and
- how Columbus residents contributed to the common good.
You will know you are successful in this chapter when you can:
- Explain the effects of canals, the National Road, and railroads on Columbus in the 1800s.
- Describe patterns of movement into the city of Columbus in the 1800s.
- Describe what it was like to live, work, and go to school in Columbus in the 1800s.
- Explain how leaders of the Underground Railroad helped African-Americans in Columbus.