Question

4. How did the expansion of railroads impact the development of the United States?
a.
It caused little change because of the growth of the steamboat.
b. It made prices of goods increase in order to pay for more rail lines.
C. It made shipping products to markets easier and prices decreased.
d. It caused people to move closer to manufacturing centers.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. It made shipping products to markets easier and prices decreased.

Explanation

The United States is a country of great territorial extension, this was a reason that made its exploration difficult. So, the construction of railroads allowed great advances in the development of the United States as an industrial country, because it allowed moving and transport products in a shorter time. Also, due to the massive capacity of the trains, the products tended to lower their prices. Therefore, the correct answer is C. It made shipping products to markets easier and prices decreased.