Question

Which of the following is an example of how the emergence of railroads and canals affected the economy?

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Transporting goods became less expensive.

Explanation:

The railroad allowed raw materials to reach factories in the East and consumer goods to reach all parts of the United States in a timely manner. Railroads helped to create the cattle industry on the Plains immediately after the Civil War. Cattle brought low prices in Texas, but demand was higher on the East coast.