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Question 2 • United States History and Geography

How did railroads contribute to urban growth during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Answer
A
by transporting raw materials and finished goods
B
by providing the greatest number of jobs
C
by providing immigrants with access to enclaves
D
by transporting materials to parks and museums

Explanation

Railroads connected cities with sources of raw materials and with markets for manufactured products. By carrying raw materials into urban factories and finished goods out to customers, they helped cities and industries grow. The correct choice is “by transporting raw materials and finished goods.”

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