How did the railroad affect Indianapolis? Select all that apply.

Question

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Responses

It changed the city from a political hub into an economic and transportation hub.
It changed the city from a political hub into an economic and transportation hub.

It became the center of the natural gas boom due to improved transportation.
It became the center of the natural gas boom due to improved transportation.

The number of factories in the city skyrocketed.
The number of factories in the city skyrocketed.

It attracted workers away from Indianapolis, reducing the population significantly.

Answer 1

The most accurate responses regarding how the railroad affected Indianapolis would be:

1. It changed the city from a political hub into an economic and transportation hub.

2. It became the center of the natural gas boom due to improved transportation.

3. The number of factories in the city skyrocketed.

The statement about the railroad attracting workers away from Indianapolis and reducing the population significantly is generally not accurate, as the railroad typically attracted more business and workers to the area.