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The expansion of the rail networks led to
a growth in the steel industry.
a growth in the textile industry.
a decline in the coal industry.
a decline in the meatpacking industry.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a growth in the steel industry.

Explanation: Railroads required huge quantities of iron and then steel for rails, bridges, locomotives, and cars, which spurred expansion of the steel industry. Rail expansion also increased demand for coal and helped industries like meatpacking (via refrigerated cars), rather than causing declines.