The Civil War was the first war in which railroads were a major factor. The 1850s had seen enormous growth in the railroad industry so that by 1861, 22,000 miles of track had been laid in the Northern states and 9,500 miles in the South.

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What are some land forms of New York City

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Adirondack mountains, Niagra falls (which is shared with Canada), and the Adirondack Forest Preserve are only a few landforms.

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Which of the following was a key element of the american system?

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Protective tariffs were a key element of the American system. These are tariffs that are enacted aiming to protect a domestic industry. Protective tariffs seek to make imported goods cost more than equivalent goods produced in the country, leading to the rise of sales of domestically produced goods; supporting local industry. Tariffs are also imposed in an attempt to increase government revenue, or to reduce an undesirable activity.

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