Which of the following were effects of the transcontinental railroad on the West? Select all that apply.

A.
It made it easier for settlers to travel to the West.

B.
It increased the taxes paid by settlers.

C.
It led to war with the Modoc.

D.
It allowed farmers and ranchers to more easily ship products to market.

E.
It discouraged new settlers from attempting to reach the West.

SAY THE CORRECT ANSWER AND EXPLAIN WHY, DON'T GUESS

A. It made it easier for settlers to travel to the West.

D. It allowed farmers and ranchers to more easily ship products to market.

The correct answers are A and D. The transcontinental railroad made it easier for settlers to travel to the West, as it provided a faster and more efficient way to get there. It also allowed farmers and ranchers to more easily ship their products to market, as the railroad provided a faster and more efficient way to transport goods. The transcontinental railroad did not increase taxes paid by settlers, lead to war with the Modoc, or discourage new settlers from attempting to reach the West.