Communication today…

What was the problem with communication in the American West?

Good Problems

What was the problem with communication in the American West?

Good Problems

Wells-Fargo Express

What was the problem with communication in the American West?

Good Problems

• 1,190

• 3,500• 40,000• 8,000

• 4,480• 600,000• 800

• 500• 200

Steamboats• SteamboatsWaddell and Russell• Wagons• Oxen• KilometresJohn Butterfield (Mail)• Distance mail carried• Government contract• MenPony Express• Ponies• Men employed

• 1,190

• 3,500• 40,000• 8,000

• 4,480• 600,000• 800

• 500• 200

Steamboats

Waddell and Russell

John Butterfield (Mail)

Pony Express

What was the problem with communication in the American West?

Why was the Railroad needed?