USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

IMMIGRATION IN INDUSTRIAL AMERICA

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which countrywide system allowed producers to transport natural resources to different parts of the country efficiently?

A	Railroads
B	Highways
C	River boats
D	Telegraph lines

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is the USA. America’s rail network is the world’s largest rail network. Its total length is 2, 50, 000 kilometers.

Detailed explanation-2: -A transportation network makes markets more competitive. Economists often study resource allocation-that is, how specific goods and services are used. A transportation system improves the allocation process because it widens the number of opportunities for suppliers and buyers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition: Rail transport is also known as train transport. It is a means of transport, on vehicles which run on tracks (rails or railroads). It is one of the most important, commonly used and very cost effective modes of commuting and goods carriage over long, as well as, short distances.

Detailed explanation-4: -(a) the Absolute Block System, (b) the Automatic Block System, (c) the Following Trains System, (d) the Pilot Guard System, (e) the Train-Staff and Ticket System, or (f) the One Train Only System.

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