An increase in trade with China and Japan led American merchants and manufacturers to call for the building of a transcontinental railroad line.

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The increase in trade with China and Japan in the mid-19th century created a demand for faster and more efficient transportation across the United States, prompting American merchants and manufacturers to advocate for a transcontinental railroad to facilitate trade and economic growth.

An Increase in Trade with China and Japan Led American