Question

The use of which energy source gave rise to growth of the US transportation industry in the 1800s, resulting in more people being able to migrate to new areas of the country? Coal Petroleum Natural gas Ethanol

Answer 1

It was primarily the use of "coal" that gave rise to growth of the US transportation industry in the 1800s, due to the fact that most trains were powers by such fuel. 

Answer 2

Answer: Coal

Coal is a fossil fuel that is formed by plant remains of hundreds of millions of years ago. Because of the long time that it takes for coal to be created, coal is a nonrenewable energy source.

Coal was particularly important during the 1800s, as it contributed to the growth of transportation in the United States. Coal was used to manufacture goods and to power steamships and railroad engines. It was also used to make iron and steel, and later on, to make electricity.