Question

What were the benefits and drawbacks of having a railroad run through your city in the 1800s?

Answer 1

It brought people to and from you and was a convenient way to get transport for where you want to go. It also offered many jobs along a wide range of places. However it was a dirty and unhygeinic place to stay back then and was cold and dangerous on bad weather

Answer 2

It brought people to your city, and created bussiness along the tracks. It brought benifits, however it was dirty and many respectable people disagrred about it.