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Which technological advancement played a significant role in facilitating Western expansion in the United States during the 19th century?(1 point)
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The construction of the transcontinental railroad, connecting the East to the West
The construction of the transcontinental railroad, connecting the East to the West

The development of steam-powered ships for transatlantic travel
The development of steam-powered ships for transatlantic travel

The invention of the telephone, improving communication across the nation
The invention of the telephone, improving communication across the nation

The introduction of the steel plow, which improved farming techniques in the East

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The construction of the transcontinental railroad, connecting the East to the West.

It enabled faster migration, shipment of goods, and settlement across the continent, greatly facilitating Western expansion.