Question

Why did the state of Georgia begin chartering railroads in the early 1830s?

A.
Georgia's leaders feared a civil war was coming and wanted to improve the state's ability to transport troops.

B.
Georgia's agricultural industry was growing rapidly and needed a more efficient way of shipping agricultural goods.

C.
Manufacturers in Florida required large amounts of raw materials to be shipped from the north through Georgia.

D.
Farmers could not produce enough food for Georgia's population and the state needed to import food from other states.

Answer 1

Georgia's leaders feared a civil war was coming and wanted to improve the state's ability to transport troops.

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