What was the importance of the railroads to the growth of cities in the industrial revolution?

Answer 1

There use had the effect of increasing population along the rail lines near the years of the time of 'Reconstruction' after the US Civil war.

They were used to transport agricultural foods (grains) and live stock (cattle) back and forth across the nation.

The railroads were of vital importance in 'opening up' the vast interior of the U.S. to settlement and economic development.

Before the construction of the railroads, areas like the Great Plains and the West Coast were difficult and expensive to reach from areas like the East Coast and the South, for example.

Answer 2

Rail provided relatively cheap overland transport for foodstuffs, raw materials and finished goods, and was abolutely essential to economic growth at the time of the industrial revolution.

Also, movement of more people westward faster. Cut the time to go from Midwest to west from 3 months to 1 week.

Answer 3

In the 18 century, more efficient means of moving resources and goods developed. Railroads were particularly important to the success of the Industrial Revolution.

Answer 4

Railways were imperative because they provided raw resources to the factories that were employing most of the populations

Answer 5

Railroads resulted in increased settlement and trade, enjoy studyisland :D lol

Answer 6

It wwas important to carry coal