Which of the following are true about railroad expansion in the late 19th century? Choose all that apply.

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which of the following was an effect of the discovery of gold and silver on western development/

A. it caused a sharp decrease in the population of cities
B. there was no longer a need for the railroad
C. the value of gold and silver decreased
D. it contributed to the opening of the west frontier

A. It increased the speed of transportation.

B. It increased the cost of transportation.
C. It increased the number of jobs available.
D. It increased the number of people who could travel.

A. It increased the speed of transportation.
C. It increased the number of jobs available.
D. It increased the number of people who could travel.

Which of the following are true about railroad expansion in the late 19th century? Choose all that apply.

A. it led to new managerial forms and techniques.
B. it accelerated the growth of new territories.
C. it was financed by the government.
D. it grew to quickly and large corporations lost money.

A. it led to new managerial forms and techniques.

B. it accelerated the growth of new territories.

why did miners in the west create groups of vigilantes?

A. to clear forests and prepare for mining.
B. to take control of claims from businesses.
C. to enforce laws and punish criminals.
D. to replace independent contractors.

C. to enforce laws and punish criminals.

which U.S. region was most impacted by the completion transcontinental railroad in 1869?

The West was the U.S. region that was most impacted by the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.

why did railroad leaders consolidate their lines in the 1880's?