In what ways did the arrival of the railroad affect Georgia's economy? Select the two that apply.

Question

(2 points)
• It improved the economy by bringing more jobs to the state
• It improved the economy by making the transportation of goods and people easier
• It hurt the economy by threatening other transportation industries
It hurt the economy due to the high costs of building and maintaining the railroads.

Answer 1

The two ways that the arrival of the railroad affected Georgia's economy are:

1. It improved the economy by bringing more jobs to the state.
2. It improved the economy by making the transportation of goods and people easier.

These points highlight the positive impacts of the railroad on economic development and job creation in Georgia.