Which two statements most accurately represent important changes in industry following Reconstruction?

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Birmingham became a major city, attracting people from other states and immigrants to work in the iron ore industry.
Birmingham became a major city, attracting people from other states and immigrants to work in the iron ore industry.

Railroads improved and could now connect cities such as Selma and Montgomery.
Railroads improved and could now connect cities such as Selma and Montgomery.

The cotton mill industry declined and factories shut down operations.
The cotton mill industry declined and factories shut down operations.

With the support of the Populist party, small farmers were able to get out of poverty.

Answer 1

The two statements that most accurately represent important changes in industry following Reconstruction are:

1. Birmingham became a major city, attracting people from other states and immigrants to work in the iron ore industry.
2. Railroads improved and could now connect cities such as Selma and Montgomery.

These statements highlight significant industrial growth and infrastructure improvements that occurred in the post-Reconstruction era.