Question

Cities grew along railroads and canals because

the government designed the cities
workers could not live anywhere else
settlers could obtain cheap land nearby
there were not enough roads made of tar

Answer 1

Cities grew along railroads and canals primarily because **settlers could obtain cheap land nearby**. The development of railroads and canals made transportation more efficient, which encouraged people to settle in those areas for easier access to trade, resources, and markets. While government planning and infrastructure development played a role, the availability of land and the economic opportunities provided by these transportation routes were significant factors in the growth of cities.