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Old 12-07-2013, 12:24 PM   #17
D-BacksJosh
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Originally Posted by Raidergoo View Post
I believe that the Civil War paved the way by through rapid construction of railways, increased industrialization, thus creating a fertile environment for mass immigration. The USA after the Civil War was by and large (still is) an empty country waiting to be filled up.

One of my favorite baseball anecdotes is that on the day of Custer's Last Stand, the Reds lost to the team that became the Braves, 8-7.
I used to live in Manassas, VA right next to the national park. We would attend the re-enactments there for the battle of Bull Run, it was fascinating to watch. The Civil War is a very interesting subject.
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