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Because... if you think about it, there are other landforms and properties in the middle of east and west. Like, there might be mountains, lakes, rivers, oceans, maybe houses, farms... and they need to find the correct path to lead them to their destination. If they go completely straight, then there is no guarantee in reaching their destination. Hope this helps! :)

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How did the railroad affect the cattle industry in Texas?

Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.


Why did the value of the Texas cattle rise suddenly in 1866?

When the railroads were built into Kansas in 1866, it meant that Texas cattle could be shipped to East Coast markets if they could be herded to the railhead. When the railroads were finally built it was easier to move them from one place to another. And so they did that.


Why did the value of Texas rise suddenly in 1866?

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How did the growth of the railroad help with cattle industry?

Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.


Why did more railroads run east and west then north and south?

its because the railroads goes more to the east and the west


Why do railroads run east to west?

Railroads run in all directions.


Why were the railroads so important to the boomtowns?

Railroads were important to boom towns because for the most part, boom towns set up around railway stations. Boom towns were also built around mining sites, and railroads built near these sites. This was a way to transport people and mined goods to the east, while bringing more people to the west to mine.


How many railroads companies there are in US?

There were 2 companies. The Central Pacific built the west side. The Union Pacific built the east side.


Railroads from the east and west met where in 1869?

Utah


Why were the railroads located in the east in the 1800s?

That's where the people and the businesses were.


Where did the railroads from east and west meet in 1869?

The Central Pacific Railroad met the Union Pacific Railroad at Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869.


What did the union pacific and central pacific railroads companies do?

They connected the east and the west with a rail line The Union Pacific and Central Pacific built rails running west and east, respectively They connected the East and the West with a rail line. ~ APEX