1.)how did railroads affect western settlement in the late 1800s?
railroads had very little effect.
railroads provided jobs and connected markets.
railroads transported virtually all of the settlers west.
railroads contributed to the discovery of minerals that brought settlers west.

Railroads affect western settlement in the late 1800s because it provided jobs and connected the markets.

Further Explanations:

The 19th-century era in the United States covers the Progressive era and the Reconstruction era. It embraces industrial uprising and other societal developments in the nation. The era of soaring prosperity and economic development helped the US to become a dominant industrial, economic and agricultural supreme in the world with a strong federal government. It was Abraham Lincoln the 19th president of America who laid much stress on the economic reforms. He constructed the railroad so to have control over all the regions.

The first-ever Transcontinental Railroad of the United States was constructed in North America that created worldwide mechanized transportation of network that transformed the economy and population of the western part. It led to the wave of incoming immigrants in the United States and at the same phase boosted the economy by connecting the market and led to the rise of the populace of the United States by pouring numerous of immigrants into the nation. It also provided jobs to plenty of citizens.

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Grade: High school

Subject: US History  

Chapter: Railroads

Keywords: 19th-century, Progressive era, Reconstruction era, societal developments, prosperity, economic, industrial, economic, agricultural, Abraham Lincoln, Transcontinental Railroad