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Railroads encouraged the growth of settlements in the West because they

Aallowed police forces to travel quickly

Bmade it easier to move products from the interior of the country to the cities

Cpaid people to settle the Great Plains

Dpaid to remove local Native Americans, making a settlement safe

Verified Answer :

Correct answer choice is :


B) Made it easier to move products from the interior of the country to the cities



Explanation:


The achievement of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 had a large influence on the West. It inspired further settlement in the West as it caused traveling their affordable and easier. It also boosted the construction of towns along the railroad, as the railroad performed the west less remote. It had a positive impact on the economy as it supported facilitate business among the east and west of the USA, and within the USA and Asia. Moreover, it stimulated the increase of the cattle enterprise.