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15 million to 19 million people
Economy based on industries Culture: business men, schools, wage owners 88,000 miles of road ; 33,000 miles of track Lived in more modern houses Warm, hot, humid summers ; Harsh, cold, stormy winters |
12 million people
Economy based on agriculture Culture: no schools, little education, farming Used steamships and rail roads ; 10,000 miles of track Lived on farms, coastal plains, and back country Hot, humid summers, mild winters, heavy rainfall |