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What contribution did railroads make to the growth of industry in Great Britain?

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Answer: Railroads revolutionized life in Britain in several ways.

Explanation: 1) Railroads gave manufacturers a cheap way to transport materials and finished products. 2) The railroad boom created hundreds of thousands of new jobs for both railroad workers and miners.

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