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The Civil War dramatically changed the nation. Businesses who received war contracts for mass-produced goods turned their skills to the civilian sector after the war. The rail system, which brought troops and material to both armies, was now used to ship raw materials all over the country. Rail production grew considerably after the war, most notably with the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869.