Question

What was the significance of the transcontinental railroad in the West?

A. It provided a means for faster and easier travel to the West.
B. It provided jobs for people that needed money.
C. It established a new border that separated the east and west halves of the United States.
D. It improved relations between the Plains Indians and white settlers who traveled on the train.

Answer 1

I would say that the strong, correct answer is A because it was definitly capable of helping people travel across country much faster than what most were doing during this time in America. The second strongest answer would be B because it gave jobs to many African Americans and immigrants (mostly asain immigrants).

Answer 2

It provided a commercial link between the East and the West.

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