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Technology and Society in the Industrial Age

Question 1 • CA-MS United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict B

Elevated trains and subways improved travel by

Answer
A
using horses and carriages to increase speed.
B
making the car unnecessary in urban areas.
C
helping people travel from one city to another.
D
moving commuters without crowding city streets.

Explanation

Elevated trains and subways run on tracks separate from street traffic, so they can carry many commuters without adding to congestion on city streets. They improved travel within urban areas, rather than relying on horses or making cars unnecessary. The correct choice is moving commuters without crowding city streets.

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