Question

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the growth of the railroads contributed to the economic development of the state?

A.)Railroads offered many jobs to immigrants and Americans.

B.)Railroads made it easier for people to travel and move to Washington.

C.)Railroads made it easier for farmers to send their crops across the nation.

D.)Railroads brought people with new diseases, creating a need for health care facilities.

Answer 1

D, “railroads brought people with new diseases, creating a need for health care facilities” is not a way in which the growth of the railroads contributed to the economic development of the state.