Question

Which was not an impact of railroads on industry in the 1800s?

A.
Industrial cities faced hard times as businesses failed.

B.
Small towns along rail lines increased in size.

C.
Raw materials and finished goods could be shipped more quickly than ever before.

D.
The price of manufactured goods went down.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Definitely A. The railroad brought prosperity and success wherever it went, because diverse goods could be shipped quicker, lowering prices. The lower prices opened opportunity for more transactions and the increased number of transactions allowed for more businesses to establish themselves, creating larger, industrial cities.