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The decade that witnessed the most growth in American railroads was the?

1850s


Which was not a result of the growth of railroads in the 1800s?

The growth of railroads in the 1800s did not result in the immediate decline of urban populations; rather, it often facilitated urbanization by connecting rural areas to cities. While railroads boosted industrial growth and expanded trade, they did not eliminate the need for other forms of transportation, such as canals and roads. Additionally, the railroads did not lead to the instant democratization of travel, as access was often limited to those who could afford it.


What are three industries that either contributed to or benefited from the growth of the railroads?

Name one industry that grew because of the railroad


During the Industrial Revolution which political party believed the government should collect tariffs and use the money for national improvements such as roads canals and railroads?

During the Industrial Revolution, the Whig Party in the United States advocated for the government to collect tariffs and use the revenue for national improvements, including infrastructure projects like roads, canals, and railroads. They believed that such investments would facilitate economic growth and development. This stance was part of their broader support for a strong federal government and internal improvements to promote commerce and industry.


How did the growth of railroads and cities impact the cattle business?

The growth of cities meant there was less land to raise cattle and less grass for cattle to feed on. The railroads helped the cattle industry by allowing ranchers to be able to deliver cattle to areas where they could not be transported on foot.

Related Questions

What were the four causes of american industrial growth after the civil war?

Causes of industrial growth after the Civil War were an increase in the steel industry and the growth of railroads.


What role did railroads play in the growth of coal industry?

Railroads was the main reason why the coal industry kept in business, it depended largely in the railroads


What are three ways that railroads spurred the growth of industry?

Growth of economy


What conditions caused the growth of industry after the civil war?

Population growth through immigration, and the expansion of the railroads.


Which industry most spurred economic growth and innovation in related industries?

railroads


What industry most spurred economic growth and innovation in related industries?

railroads


What industry most spurred economic growth and innovation and related industries?

railroads


The decade that witnessed the most growth in American railroads was the?

1850s


How did the growth of the steel industry change the cities and railroads?

look in ss text book


How did the growth of the railroads help the cattle industry?

they could ship meat to the east in refrigerated cars


What are three industries that either contributed to or benefited from the growth of the railroads?

Name one industry that grew because of the railroad


What invention improved transportation on land and sea?

on land transportation improved by the creation of turnpikes and steam locomotive also the growth of railroads. On sea what improved was by steamboats and long canals