Question

What was one effect the growing railroad industry had on the country?(2 points)
Leaders in the railroad industry wanted to get low-cost materials from other countries.
Companies had to compete for American workers by offering well-paying jobs.
National markets increased as goods could be sold across the country more easily.
A larger variety of companies was able to compete in the railroad industry

Answer 1

One effect the growing railroad industry had on the country was that **national markets increased as goods could be sold across the country more easily.** This expansion of the railway network facilitated the movement of goods, leading to greater trade and commerce between different regions.