New American Industries

The expansion of the railroad directly led to economic growth in the US because railroads made resources and products easier to transport. What was a result of creating rail standardization? Trains from different rail lines could use each other's tracks. Why did the development of time zones make train schedules more reliable? Time zones created a standard of time that all trains followed. Which best explains how railroad companies were able to standardize their timetabl...

The US government gave land to the railroads to help them expand. What impact did these land grants have on industries in the West? The grants allowed industries in the West to grow because they encouraged settlement and new industrial opportunities During the Second Industrial Revolution, which building material became one of the most important in the world? steel The expansion of the rail networks led to a growth in the steel industry Railroads not only led to an increa...

The US government gave land to the railroads to help them expand. What impact did these land grants have on industries in the West? The grants allowed industries in the West to grow because they encouraged settlement and new industrial opportunities Railroads not only led to an increase in the ability to transport raw materials, but they also led to a(n) increase in the demand for raw materials. Which industry benefited most from the Bessemer process? steel Which best exp...