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They were able to people and goods faster across country. Businesses like Sears began because of the railroad. They were a mail order catalog and sold everything from dolls to houses.
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What are three ways that railroads spurred the growth of industry?
Growth of economy
How did the railroads both benefit from and contribute to the industrialization of the US?
The rail roads used steel and coal and delivered both to new markets
How was organized labor affected by the economy in the 1920s?
Since they had little power, they did not benefit as much as others.
Why American's caused World War 1?
In 1909 American's were in contact with Germany. American's held a secret conference with Germany to invade Beligum. America would benefit from this spark of the war as the factory production would benefit the economy in the end. Therefore America was the whole reason the war was started. The Politicians could benefit from the war economy.
What was the importance of railroads and clipper ships to the northern economy?
Clipper ships enhanced trade between North America and the Far East. They were faster then the traditional ocean vessels. The railroads in North America that stretched from coast to coast enhanced trade and the general speed of commeunications between both North American coasts.
How did the expansion of railroads benefit the economy?
I believe that it stimulated the economy by creating jobs and making easy access around the U.S.
How did steam power and railroads change the northern economy?
Steam power and railroads changed the northern economy because steam was powerful and it was cheap to run.
What is a benefit of railroads?
Quick transportation in the early days.
How did railroads and steamboats boost the U.S economy?
Greatly
What describes a characteristic of the north economy?
Industrialization is a characteristic that describes the North's economy. Factories and railroads helped to build the economy in North America.
What was the effect of improved transportation on the economy of the US in the early 1800s?
Railroads helped the economy because when people took the railroads to work, across to another state, or anything like that it was equivalent to carpooling.
How did reconstruction benefit landowners in the agriculture economy of the south?
How did Reconstruction benefit landowners in the agricultural economy of the South?
How did Reconstruction benefit landowners in the agricultural economy of the South?
How did Reconstruction benefit landowners in the agricultural economy of the South?
Does the Indian economy get any benefit from globalisation?
The Indian economy does get benefit from globalization because the economy is allowed to access markets in many countries.
How railroads effected the American economy?
They can transport more goods, faster.
How does the of cargo containers benefit the economy?
The use of cargo containers benefit the economy by keeping distribution costs low.
How did the souths enonomy benefit from the end of reconstruction?
There was increase in federal for railroads and ports.
