How did the transcontinental railroad make travel easier in the late 1800s?

The transcontinental railroad connected the eastern and western parts of the country, so travelers could make the trip by train rather than relying on slower, more difficult routes. It shortened the journey and made it easier, though it did not eliminate mountain travel. The correct choice is C, “The railroad shortened the length and difficulty of the trip.”

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