Question

examine the provided map showing major railroad lines and industrial regions in the late 19th century. from the options below, select the two statements that best explain why railroad expansion profoundly affected the oil and steel industries. (1 point) railroads enabled the rapid and efficient distribution of finished steel products to markets across the nation. railroads reduced the need for specialized labor in heavy industries. railroads were essential for transporting crude oil from drilling sites to refineries and then delivering refined petroleum products to consumers. railroads provided the primary means of transporting raw materials like iron ore and coal to steel mills. railroad companies were major consumers of steel for tracks, bridges, and rolling stock.

Explanation:

• For the steel industry: Railroads enabled the rapid and efficient distribution of finished steel products to markets across the nation. Also, railroad companies were major consumers of steel for tracks, bridges, and rolling stock.
• For the oil industry: Railroads were essential for transporting crude oil from drilling sites to refineries and then delivering refined petroleum products to consumers.

Answer:

Railroads enabled the rapid and efficient distribution of finished steel products to markets across the nation.
Railroads were essential for transporting crude oil from drilling sites to refineries and then delivering refined petroleum products to consumers.
Railroads provided the primary means of transporting raw materials like iron ore and coal to steel mills.
Railroad companies were major consumers of steel for tracks, bridges, and rolling stock.