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Railroads allowed more people to access the western, American territories. It became easier, faster, and more convenient to travel to the west.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe introduction of railroads allowed goods, and people, to be transported a greater distance. This allowed for the creation and prosperity of towns.
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What led to the growth of the populations in the western territories?
free land with opportunity to grow
How did the location of federal land grants to railroads influence the growth of the west?
By growing cash crops west
What was the issue of expansion of slavery?
The issue of expansion of slavery was its expansion and growth into Western territories.
What was one positive and negative of the growth of railroads?
What was one positive and negative of the growth of railroads
In the mid-1800s the growth of populations of California and the western territories was mainly a result of a?
Discovery of gold and silver.
What invention made the growth of railroads possible?
the turnpike was the invention that made the growth of railroads possible
Why did government policy influence industrial growth?
Government policy also helped to spur growth by giving generous land grants to railroads and businesses and by placing high tariffs on imports.
What factors led to the growth of cities in the west?
what factors led to the development of western cities
How did the growth of railroads lines promote the growth of cities and trade?
The growth of railroads lines promoted the growth of cities and trade because the goods were easily transported to other places.
In the mid-1800s the growth of the populations of California and the western territories was mainly a result of?
Discovery of gold and silver.
How was growth in the use of railroads made possible?
The growth in the use of railroads was made possible because of cattle shipments. The Industrial Revolution was also a major factor in building more railroads.
How did the railroads contribute to the growth of cities?
Railroads contribute to the growth of cities because cities become connected and easily transport products back and forth.
