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QuizMultiple Choice

Establishing Statehood

Question 3 • OK-Oklahoma History

Which of the following statements best describes how new railroads affected industries in the Indian Territory?

Answer
A
Railroads resulted in higher costs and expenses for industries, slowing growth.
B
Railroads encouraged growth because they made it easier to transport goods quickly.
C
Railroads were cheap, but industries took longer to send goods out of the Indian Territory.
D
Railroads eliminated job opportunities and made the Indian Territory less attractive to industries.

Explanation

Railroads connected industries to markets and made it faster and easier to move raw materials and finished goods. This reduced transportation barriers and encouraged industrial growth in the Indian Territory. So the best choice is B, that railroads encouraged growth by making goods easier to transport quickly.

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