Which answer best describes a main benefit of the Transcontinental Railroad?
A.)It proved to the world that the United States was capable of great feats of engineering.
B.)It created safe, high-paying jobs for immigrants who wanted to work building the railroad.
C.)It created jobs, towns, and a quick path for settlers to come to California to try to make their fortune.***
D.)It raised the prices of goods shipped across the country, making merchants and the railroad companies rich.
C?
I would say none of the above, in all honesty. I think your answer is the best of four bad answers.
The transcontinental railroad enabled the settlement of the vast area between the Mississippi River and the western mountains and provided efficient transportation of agricultural products and goods from the west to the cities of the east, and vice-versa. It did, also, create efficient transportation between California and the east, but that was only one benefit, but that was not a one-way road to California, but both ways.
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Please believe me I don't want you to fail just trust me. Enjoy this is the unit 1 exam Movement on history.
Just saying but I am taking a test right now which is probably what Bilbo is talking about but I would not and do not trust his answers because I have proof that #2 on his answers is wrong.
And giving all "answers" out like that is 100% cheating and can get you into huge trouble.
Yes, your answer is correct. Option C, "It created jobs, towns, and a quick path for settlers to come to California to try to make their fortune," best describes a main benefit of the Transcontinental Railroad.
To arrive at this conclusion, let's break down the options:
Option A, "It proved to the world that the United States was capable of great feats of engineering," is not the main benefit of the Transcontinental Railroad, even though it is true that the construction of such a massive infrastructure project showcased the engineering capabilities of the United States.
Option B, "It created safe, high-paying jobs for immigrants who wanted to work building the railroad," while partially true, is not the main benefit of the Transcontinental Railroad. While it did provide employment opportunities for immigrants, it's important to note that working conditions during the construction of the railroad were dangerous, and the pay was not always high.
Option D, "It raised the prices of goods shipped across the country, making merchants and the railroad companies rich," is not a benefit but rather a consequence of the Transcontinental Railroad. The railroad did facilitate the transportation of goods across the country, but it primarily benefited the merchants and the railroad companies economically, rather than being a direct benefit to the public.
Option C is the correct answer. The Transcontinental Railroad indeed created jobs, towns, and a quick path for settlers to come to California to try to make their fortune. The completion of the railroad in 1869 significantly reduced the time it took for people to travel from the East Coast to the West Coast, attracting settlers to California in search of opportunities, such as gold mining during the gold rush, land ownership, and new business ventures. It played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States and facilitated economic growth in California.