Question

What was the cause of the economic geography change in the U.S. during the nineteenth century?(1 point)
Responses

the increased population
the increased population

the expansion of the railroads
the expansion of the railroads

the end of the Civil War
the end of the Civil War

the demand for more cotton

Answer 1

The primary cause of the economic geography change in the U.S. during the nineteenth century was **the expansion of the railroads**. The development of the railroad network facilitated the movement of goods and people across vast distances, contributing significantly to economic growth, urbanization, and the establishment of new markets.