Asked by Kaileigh

Which statement best describes how railroads helped and hurt American farmers in the late 1800s?
Railroads helped farmers by opening up new territory but hurt farmers by charging high rates for the land.
Railroads helped farmers by shipping crops to new markets but hurt farmers by charging high shipping rates.
Railroads helped farmers by creating new markets but hurt farmers by buying up farmland.
Railroads helped farmers by buying up farmland but hurt farmers by charging high crop storage rates.

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Railroads helped farmers by shipping crops to new markets but hurt farmers by charging high shipping rates.