Question
How did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the end of the American frontier by the early 20th century?
A It made large-scale farming in the Great Plains obsolete.
B It eliminated the need for horse-drawn and sea transportation.
C It disrupted the balance of trade between the East and West Coasts.
D It provided a faster means to access previously isolated regions.
A It made large-scale farming in the Great Plains obsolete.
B It eliminated the need for horse-drawn and sea transportation.
C It disrupted the balance of trade between the East and West Coasts.
D It provided a faster means to access previously isolated regions.
Answers
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D It provided a faster means to access previously isolated regions.
The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad connected the eastern and western United States, facilitating the movement of people, goods, and resources. This increased accessibility contributed to the settlement and economic development of previously isolated areas, effectively closing the frontier by making it possible for more people to live and prosper in the West.
The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad connected the eastern and western United States, facilitating the movement of people, goods, and resources. This increased accessibility contributed to the settlement and economic development of previously isolated areas, effectively closing the frontier by making it possible for more people to live and prosper in the West.