Question

Which of the following was an economic effect of the transcontinental railroad

Answer 1

It allowed transportation and allowed goods to be transported

Answer 2

The transcontinental railroad had a huge impact on the economy. The transcontinental railroad allowed for the transportation of goods over long distances. This was especially helpful for the industrial north at the time. By the 1890s, the United States was becoming an urban nation, and railroads supplied cities and towns with food, fuel, building materials, and access to markets.