Most railroads in the United States ran east-west to facilitate the swift transportation of goods, particularly agricultural products and raw materials, from the interior regions to coastal ports for export. This configuration also supported the movement of settlers and resources, contributing to westward expansion. Additionally, it enabled efficient trade and commerce between the industrialized East and the resource-rich West, promoting economic growth across the nation.
Phil Belbin has written: 'Full steam across the mountains' -- subject(s): History, Railroads
tunnels eliminated obstructions, such as valleys, hills and mountains, to allow connectivity across different regions.they provided clear routes by reducing the instances of winding railroads.
They helped people to move west. This helped with the growth that was seen out west because people could get out there more quickly.
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The Tyrolean Mountains
Railroad changed the American economy by allowing for the transport of goods across wider areas more quickly. It also allowed for the rapid transport of raw materials.
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Anything that runs across a continent is called transcontinental. This includes railroads.
These are the Carpathians Mountains.
The Andes Mountains
France is the country that borders Spain across the Pyrenees mountains.