Question

After Tacoma’s population exploded in the 1870s, it became a major center for

shipping and railroads.
mining and logging.
trade and manufacturing.
agriculture and industry.

Answer 1

After Tacoma’s population exploded in the 1870s, it became a major center for **shipping and railroads**. The city's strategic location on Puget Sound made it an important hub for transportation and commerce, particularly with the construction of the Northern Pacific Railway.