Question

How did the transcontinental railroad most affect the standard of living in the United States?

A. It increased the Asian population on the west coast.
B. It decreased the standard of living by shipping agricultural products east and manufactured goods west.
C. It increased the standard of living by shipping agricultural products east and manufactured goods west.
D. It allowed for faster transportation to visit other parts of the country.

Answer 1

Answer: It increased the standard of living by shipping agricultural products east and manufactured goods west.

The transcontinental railroad sent manufactured goods from the Eastern United States to the West United States. Agricultural products were brought from the West to the East.

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