The industrial north gained more power than the federal government and corporations began to rule after Rutherford B. Hayes took over in 1877, specializing in steel, coal, and oil. The rise of these corporations led to the production of heavy machinery while horses became 10-feet wide.
Once former slaves or descendants of slaves, black washerwomen experienced little pay for their work throughout their lives, but even with their meager earnings, many black single moms were able to support their families through this industry.
Chuck and Josh delve into the story of the short-lived Pony Express, including how it got started, how it worked, and why it ultimately failed.
In 1916, Congress passed the organic act, signed by Woodrow Wilson, which created the National Park Service and tasked it with preserving national parks and historical sites for future generations.
The podcast explores the relationship between moral and economic authority over time, with examples of how Republicans turned their moral authority into economic authority in the late 1800s and how loss of moral authority can lead to loss of economic authority in modern times.
The federal government gained power due to the need for states to have parity with each other and to settle disputes between states, as seen in the example of the transcontinental railroad during Pierce's presidency.