Question

Which of these would BEST describe the effect that inventions like the telegraph, steamboat, and railroads had on life in early America?
Responses
A Inventions like these prevented people from migrating to other parts of the United States.Inventions like these prevented people from migrating to other parts of the United States.
B These inventions led to increased business productivity and economic growth.These inventions led to increased business productivity and economic growth.
C Inventions like these caused slavery to spread throughout the United States.Inventions like these caused slavery to spread throughout the United States.
D These inventions made it possible for new states like Kansas and Missouri to join the Union.

Answer 1

The response that BEST describes the effect that inventions like the telegraph, steamboat, and railroads had on life in early America is:

**B** These inventions led to increased business productivity and economic growth.

These innovations significantly enhanced communication and transportation, facilitating trade and economic expansion across the growing nation.