Chapter 14: Age of Railroads Graphic Novel
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- Before...
- Oh really? They better make them cheap. It will help us get out of debt.
- Hey Jimmy, how are your crops doing? I wish we had better transportation. We are pretty much in debt and shipping prices cost a lot.
- My crops are doing alright. I heard the government is making land grants to these new railroads.
- Not only that, our crops will be exported extremely quick.
- After...
- Jimmy what's wrong?! Is it about the new railroads and those abusive government land grants?
- Their prices are keeping us from escaping debt! We must do something about this.
- We should start a farmer organization that demands the government to control the railroad industry!
- The railroads are corrupt! They charge different customers different rates. The charges are also high!
- After...
- Boss, it seems the farmers are discontent with our railroad policy and tactics. They have taken political action. How should we respond?
- The ICC is trying to regulate our railroad rates. Under President Theodore Roosevelt, the ICC seems to be effective. What are the consequences of this?
- Their actions are pushing us towards bankruptcy. The financial problems of railroads will erupt another economic depression. Preparation is necessary.
- In response, we shall challenge the regulatory laws that have been passed.
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