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7.

How did the expansion of railroads during the Second Industrial Revolution impact South Carolina?
A.

Towns and cities in the state were linked together by nearly 2,800 miles of track.
B.

The railroad industry only expanded across the West and so South Carolina was not affected.
C.

Businesses moved out of the state because of opportunities in the West.
D.

The Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads met in South Carolina to create a transcontinental railway.

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D would be the correct answer due to the context and reasoning :) I hope that helps!
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