Question

Which of these had the BIGGEST impact on westward migration in the United States?
Responses
A the steamshipthe steamship
B immigration from Europeimmigration from Europe
C Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation Proclamation
D Transcontinental Railroad

Answers

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D. Transcontinental Railroad

The Transcontinental Railroad had the biggest impact on westward migration in the United States. It significantly reduced travel time and costs, making it easier for people to move westward. The railroad facilitated the transportation of goods and people across the country, promoting settlement in the West and contributing to the economic development of the region.