RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
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Question
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How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact the U.S.?
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It led to increased settlement in the west
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It led to an increase in American land
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It led to increased trade with Europe
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It led to increased transportation costs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Connecting the two American coasts made the economic export of Western resources to Eastern markets easier than ever before. The railroad also facilitated westward expansion, escalating conflicts between Native American tribes and settlers who now had easier access to new territories.
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