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How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of American citizens?
It increased the wealth of all Americans and enabled them to travel more.
It made cross-country travel too expensive for ordinary Americans.
It decreased the safety of Americans who moved to settle the plains.
It shortened travel time between the East and West for all Americans.
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It shortened travel time between the East and West for all Americans.
Completion of the transcontinental railroad cut coast‑to‑coast travel from months to about a week, lowered freight and passenger costs, and sped movement of people and goods, stimulating settlement and commerce.
Completion of the transcontinental railroad cut coast‑to‑coast travel from months to about a week, lowered freight and passenger costs, and sped movement of people and goods, stimulating settlement and commerce.
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