The military leader that ended the slave revolt led by Spartacus was Crassus - Marcus Licinius Crassus - was a Roman General and politician. He helped to transform the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.
At the start the Roman Republic did not care much for the rebellion led by Spartacus when they noticed that it was unstoppable, the Senate gave the task to end it to Crassus.
The development of railroads was one of the most important phenomena of the Industrial Revolution. Trains provided supplies and equipment and a lifeline of the army. Trains made a big impact on the citizens. Railroads were visible symbols of industry and modernity during the Civil War.
