Look at the chart that shows how many miles of railroad was in each region during the respective decade.

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Between 1870 and 1890, which area had the greatest amount of railroad expansion?
New England
the Southern states
the Western states
the Middle states

1 answer

To determine which area had the greatest amount of railroad expansion between 1870 and 1890, you would need to analyze the data from the chart you referenced. However, based on historical context, the Western states typically experienced significant railroad expansion during this period due to the westward expansion and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, which facilitated further growth in railroad mileage.

If the chart reflects this historical trend, it is likely that the Western states had the greatest amount of railroad expansion between 1870 and 1890.