What was the main purpose of constructing the Transcontinental Railroad?(1 point)
Responses
Facilitating military movements
Facilitating military movements
Transporting mail
Transporting mail
Connecting the East and West Coasts
Connecting the East and West Coasts
Promoting tourism
Connecting the East and West Coasts
Why did railroad leaders consolidate their lines in the 1880s?(1 point)
Responses
To ensure vertical integration
To ensure vertical integration
To keep from becoming too big too quickly
To keep from becoming too big too quickly
To increase rapid construction of railroad lines
To increase rapid construction of railroad lines
To reduce competition and increase efficiency