Question

Which of the following statements best summarizes the system of railroads shown on the map? (Expansion of U.S. Railroads, 1850-1860). A. the primary direction of the railroads built between 1850 and 1860 was north to south. B. the Majority of railroads were found in the south. C. the extent of the railroads in the south was very limited compared to that of the north. D. the majority of the railroads that connected the north to the south were built by 1850.

Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes the system of railroads shown on the map (Expansion of U.S. Railroads, 1850-1860) is: **C. the extent of the railroads in the south was very limited compared to that of the north.**

This option accurately reflects the historical context of railroad development during that period, where the northern states had a more extensive network of railroads compared to the southern states.