Question

Based on the railroad map, what was the main benefit of expanding railroad networks in Georgia?



a
Faster transportation of cotton and goods to markets
b
Protection from Native American attacks
c
Encouraged gold mining in North Georgia
d
Increased naval trade in Savannah

Answer 1

a — Faster transportation of cotton and goods to markets. Expanding rail networks connected inland plantations and towns to rail hubs and ports, speeding shipment of cotton and other goods to markets.