Which of the following statements best summarizes the system of railroads shown on the
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The majority of the railroads that connected the North to the South were built by 1850.
The railroads established
O 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
O in the South was very
limited compared to that of the North.
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Based on the statements provided, the statement that best summarizes the system of railroads shown on the map is:
The extent of the railroads in the South was very limited compared to that of the North.
This statement highlights a common historical understanding of the railroad system in the United States during that period, which is often characterized by a more extensive and developed network in the North compared to the South.
