Question

Use the chart to answer the question.

Population Growth in the Era of the Railroads
City 1880 1890 1900
Seattle 3,533 42,837
80,671
Spokane 350 19,922 36,848
Tacoma 1,098 36,006 37,714
Walla Walla 3,588 4,709 10,049
Question
Which is true based on the data in the chart?
(1 point)
Responses

Immigration to the state lessened after 1890.
Immigration to the state lessened after 1890.

Cities in the state grew at about the same rate.
Cities in the state grew at about the same rate.

Railroad terminus cities and ports experienced rapid population growth.
Railroad terminus cities and ports experienced rapid population growth.

The railroad did not alter the state greatly.

Answer 1

Railroad terminus cities and ports experienced rapid population growth.