4. How did streetcars affect the development of American cities and towns? (1 point)

Question

•They allowed residents to cross rivers. •They led to the decline of railroads.
•They allowed cities to export goods.
•They led to the development of suburbs.

Answer 1

• They led to the development of suburbs.

Streetcars allowed for easier transportation within cities, which led to the development of suburbs as people could now live further from the city center and still easily commute to work or other destinations. This expansion of urban areas greatly affected the layout and development of American cities and towns.