Building the Transcontinental Railroad

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The Roman Empire spread across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Rome built roads, aqueducts, and legal systems. Architectural innovations like the arch and dome still influence building today.

Key facts

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1Cause and effect explain why things happen.
2Oral histories preserve community stories.
3Primary sources come from the time of the event.

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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