Question
How did the expansion of railroad networks in the late 13th century
affect the U.S. economy as a whole?
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It allowed companies to sell their products in more markets.
It convinced the government to abandon laissez-faire policies.
It led to competition among many small railroad companies.
• It reduced the national demand for unskilled immigrant laborers.
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Answer
The expansion of railroad networks in the late 19th century increased economic activity and efficiency by allowing companies to sell their products in more markets, leading to competition among many small railroad companies, and convincing the government to abandon laissez-faire policies, which reduced the national demand for unskilled immigrant laborers.