USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Transcontinental Railroad meant that the frontier could be extended with a greater movement of population. Thus, the railroad also allowed people to change their place of living with greater ease than ever before.

Detailed explanation-2: -First, railroads increased both urban and rural population growth. Second, the impact was stronger in areas with more potential for agricultural expansion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Railroads impacted Georgia in many ways. First of all they made Georgia a cotton king. With the Cotton Gin producing more cotton, the rail roads shipped it faster than the usual horse and wagon. Producing the cotton faster and shipping it faster, made Georgia a economically structured state.

Detailed explanation-4: -In periods of low rain, rivers, sometimes became too shallow for riverboats. transportation was very expensive, and the companies were limited by how much money they could borrow from investors. Because of this, Georgia’s General Assembly decided that they state should step in and become a partner in railroad building.