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Papers On Public Transportation & The Freight Industry
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Impact Of New York Subway System
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This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the subway system in New York City. Completed and operating in 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit underground railway, usually called the IRT subway, provided a much-needed rapid transit system in this growing city. The subway resulted in land use changes, for example, changing farm land in some areas into apartment buildings and other residences. The numerous construction projects spurred the economy with more jobs. The subway was the catalyst for the development of Times Square, Broadway and other areas so well-known. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGnyirt.rtf
Impact Of The Steam Engine Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the importance of the steam engine to modern society. Specifically discussed is the steam engine's cultural and social impact and how this invention led to many other technological advances. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Steamen2.wps
In Defense of Truck Drivers
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This 5 page report discusses the “myths” that exist about truck drivers and emphasizes the many contributions made to American society by the trucking industry and the men and women that “drive” it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWtruckr.rtf