Question

Why was the construction of the transcontinental railroad so important?. . . . . A.. . . It linked the North and the South.. . . B.. . . It allowed the Confederate forces to reach their battlefields quickly.. . . C.. . . It allowed plantation owners to ship their cotton to Britain more quickly.. . . D.. . . It linked the nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific..

Answer 1

The construction of the transcontinental railroad so important because it allowed plantation owners to ship their cotton to Britain more quickly. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope the answer has helped you.