Prior to 1860,most rural Americans were uninterested in contact with the outside world.

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Although rural Americans may not have had as much contact with the outside world as urban Americans, they still had a desire for trade, transportation, and communication with other areas. The establishment of railroads and telegraph lines in the mid-1800s helped to connect rural areas with the rest of the country, increasing their interest in contact with the outside world.

Prior to 1860,most Rural Americans Were Uninterested in Contact with the Outside