expansion of U.S. railroads, 1850-1860

Question

Atlantic
Ocean
Mississippi-River**--
Ohio River
key
Railroads 1850
Railroads 1850-1860
Use the map to answer the question.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the system of railroads shown on the map?
(1 point)
• The majority of the railroads that connected the North to the South were built by 1850.
• The railroads established by 1860 each began and ended at a major American city or port.
• The primary direction of the railroads built between 1850 and 1860 was north to south.
• The extent of the railroads in the South was very limited compared to that of the North.

Answer 1

The extent of the railroads in the South was very limited compared to that of the North.