How did the early railroad have an impact on our country and what changes did the railroads brought to our country

The development of RAILROADS was one of the most important phenomena of the industrial revolution. With their formation, construction and operation, they brought profound social, economic and political change to a country only 50 years old.Over the next 50 years,America would come to see magnificent bridges and other structures on which trains would run, awesome depots, ruthless rail magnets and the majesty of rail locomotives  crossing the country.