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How did the growth of railroads contribute to the rise of big business? (1 point)

Reduced overall transportation costs
Enabled faster transportation of goods nationwide
Limited corporate expansion opportunities
Created more local manufacturing jobs

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Reduced overall transportation costs

Explanation: Cheaper shipping and the creation of a national market let firms scale up, centralize production, and sell goods across the country — key factors in the rise of big business.