How did railroads influence the growth of western territories?

A. The ability to bring in goods deterred industrial development.

B. Railroads spurred the foundation and expansion of towns along the western rail route.

C. Towns at the ends of railroad lines became ghost towns when the lines were extended.

D. Settlers moved away from Native American lands to follow the railroad routes.

Question

How did railroads influence the growth of western territories?

A. The ability to bring in goods deterred industrial development.	

B. Railroads spurred the foundation and expansion of towns along the western rail route.	

C. Towns at the ends of railroad lines became ghost towns when the lines were extended.	

D. Settlers moved away from Native American lands to follow the railroad routes.

e.cociuba · Answer

B. The introduction of railroads allowed goods, and people, to be transported a greater distance. This allowed for the creation and prosperity of towns and cities westward.