Question

Improvements in transportation led to ____. A. lower shipping costs for goods B. fewer settlers moving westward C. increased communication times D. higher prices for empty lands

Answer 1

One of the most obvious effect of having an improved transportation is the the lowering of the shipping costs for goods which is letter A. This is because the suppliers would no longer pass to the consumers all the money they have lost because of delayed shipments. 

Answer 2

Improvements in transportation led to : A. Lower shipping costs for goods

Improvement in transportation usually followed by increased in efficiency, whether it's a larger space to deliver goods or fewer fuel needed to reach the destination. Both will lead to lower shipping cost

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