Question

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1 multiple choice 1 point
how were americans influenced by the growth of railroads during the second industrial revolution?
railroads led to shortages of raw materials for factories and of workers on farms.
railroads stimulated the construction of steamships to trade up and down rivers.
railroads created time zones, the growth of cities, and the first truly national market.
railroads caused cotton, rice, and wheat production to move from the southeast to the west coast.
clear my selection

Explanation:

During the Second Industrial Revolution, railroads had several significant impacts. Time zones were created to coordinate train schedules. The growth of cities occurred as railroads brought people and resources together. Also, a truly national market emerged as goods could be transported more easily across the country.

• The first option is incorrect as railroads did not lead to shortages of raw materials for factories and workers on farms. In fact, they often facilitated the movement of resources.
• The second option is wrong because steamships were more prominent before the extensive growth of railroads in the context of the Second Industrial Revolution. Railroads were a more dominant mode of transportation during this period.
• The fourth option is incorrect. While railroads did impact agricultural production and distribution, cotton, rice, and wheat production did not move from the Southeast to the West Coast in the way described.

Answer:

Railroads created time zones, the growth of cities, and the first truly national market.