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The railroad impacted America economically by providing a means of transportation to move goods, therefore increasing their demand in previously inaccessible areas, socially in that people were able to travel, growing population into new lands, and politically by giving the men who owned the railroads massive amounts of power, as they controlled one of the US's most precious resources.

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railroads transformed the United States socially, and economically during the Gilded Age. The railroad created an extremely efficient way of traveling, importing and exporting goods and other occupations. With railroads people were able to travel farther distances in shorter times, and import and export more efficiently, heavily boosting the american economy .

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Railroads completely transformed the United States socially, politically, and economically during the Gilded Age. Literally the engine of the new industrialized economy, they facilitated the speedy transportation of raw materials and finished goods from coast to coast.

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Railroads were the largest single business in the 19th Century as it has transformed America socially, economically, and politically. Railroads transformed the economy with how they transported resources and people from rural areas of the west to larger cities in the east or vice versa thus increasing the demands from inaccessible areas like the West. It also transformed America socially as people had access to travel by rail thus growing population into the new lands such as the West, and politically by having men who owned the railroads be granted with more power by controlling the US most valuable resources like oil, gold, steel, etc. Therefore, railroads transformed America socially, politically, and economically.

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Railroads brought new products to people living on isolated farms and in small towns. Packages and letters from other parts of the country came more quickly than in the past to Iowa. And many new jobs were created for people along the rail lines. Railroads continue to play a role in the lives of Iowans.

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Economically, railroads made is possible for different areas across the country to still distribute items and make a profit. Politically, the capital had to be used in order for the businesses to keep the nation-wide business title and to stay organized. Socially, people could have a easier and faster way of getting transported around the country.

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Nia brown                      railroads changed the nation socially economically and politically. the railroad created a national market with mass production and distribution. the steel industry made railroad companies the biggest steel consumer while spending less money on mass production. The growth in popularity cause the owners to have vast amounts of power and also created a new transportation system for goods.             

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Nia brown                      railroads changed the nation socially economically and politically. the railroad created a national market with mass production and distribution. the steel industry made railroad companies the biggest steel consumer while spending less money on mass production. The growth in popularity cause the owners to have vast amounts of power and also created a new transportation system for goods.             

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Railroads impacted America socially by allowing people to travel much quicker than by horses and carriages. It impacted America politically and economically by allowing governments and private businesses to purchase railroads to deliver their products and transport goods across the country.

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Railroads helped the economy because it made more business come up. The railroads could be use for traveling or for resources.

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Railroads were very useful in the economy and helped out alot in society railroads were used for traveling and allowed people to trade socially.

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In the 19th Century, Railroads are the largest single enterprise as it changed America socially, culturally, and politically. Through moving goods and people from rural areas in the west to larger cities in the east or vice versa, railroads have changed the economy, thus increasing the demands of inaccessible areas such as the West. As individuals, it has also socially changed America

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As time went by railroads were gradually increasing in the states eventually increasing the amount of railroads that reached across the entire country, This changed America socially because it allowed citizens to be able to explore the entire country and increased more places where trade could be accepted. Economically railroads also allowed citizens the opportunity to populate inaccessible states and create businesses. Politically in future elections people were now able to get their message across to more people with the use of railroads

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The Transcontinental Railroad allowed more people to travel cheaply, move west, visit relatives, and see sights unique to the West. The Railroad, and the people it brought, accelerated the decline of the native American way of life also undeveloped land and small settlements grew because of the Railroad.

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the railroads help economically by making it easier for people to sell markets. The rails roads also helped people travel cheaper and was more convenient.

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The railroad was a major impact on the United States from a economic  standpoint as it served as an instant economy booster after the Civil War. This was because it allowed for business and major companies to conveniently transport their goods in lesser time allowing for more profits and more efficient production. In terms of politics, the railroad was such a huge innovation, that even the government invested in it. Socially, companies made an effort to assist   this newly prosperous industry by making the the train rides more comfortable and fitting.

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Railroad impacted America economically because it helped create more businesses and transport goods which increased the economy. It transformed America socially because people had easier access to migrate around the country, establishing new lands and increasing the population. The railroad business was very popular and many gained political power as the business grew.

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Railroads changed America socially, politically, and economically. Socially, railroads allowed people to get from one part of the country to another part of the country in a much faster way. Politically, railroads gave more people power, as they controlled arguably the greatest resource in America at that time. Finally, economically, railroads contributed to America making more money; different companies like Carnegie Steel and Standard Oil made a lot of money because these companies had resources needed to construct and run railroads.

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Railroads were seen as a period of technological growth after the Civil War. They connected regions across the United States and was efficient to transport goods. This created a national market. Larger corporations made enormous profit. To increase the safety of the and signals of the trains, national time zones were created to support the railroad system.

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Railroads impacted America socially by allowing people to have an easier and quicker way of transportation around the country. Railroads impacted America economically by transporting goods over long distances and distributing items to make a profit. Railroads impacted America politically by allowing governments and private business to purchase railroads to deliver their products to transport goods across the country.

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Railroads changed America economically because railroads allowed the creation of a national market which allowed for mass production of goods. This mass production of goods led to enormous profits and larger corporations. Railroads changed America politically and socially because people and goods could now be moved from one side of the country to the other much quicker.

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The development of railroads benefited the economy a lot. The transportation of goods was made much easier across the country which allowed a  national marked to be created. This led to products being not just regional. With the development of the railroads, many other industries also got a boost in production.

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The impact of the railroad benefited America in many ways. The railroads helped change America socially, economically, and politically. The railroads allowed more people to travel cheaply, move west, visit relatives, and see sights unique to the West. Transcontinental Travel Guide. In addition to transporting western food crops and raw materials to East Coast markets and manufactured goods from East Coast cities to the West Coast, the railroads also facilitated international trade.

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The railroads helped change America socially, economically, and politically. The railroad system helped move goods long distances which helped with the economy. Those railroads were also used to transport people long distances to help with travel.

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The railroad greatly impacted America socially, economically, and politically, and completely transformed society at the time. As a result of being such a large scale industry, railroads boosted the economy and became one of the biggest customers of steel companies because they needed hundreds of miles of steel tracks. Travel over long distances became more accessible and efficient, impacting America socially as national time zones would be needed. Cities would pop up and urbanization would occur as more people moved into cities around train stations for more efficient travel. Politically, the railroad impacted America as such large and wide scale industry would be supported and funded by the government. Railroads transformed the American economy and society, it would also impact America politically.

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In America, railroads led to a social, economic, and a political change. Due to railroads, some industries had changed positively or negatively. The oil industry improved due to the fact that railroads made for easier transportation.

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Railroads were a huge advancement in society by letting people travel in easier ways, and by being a way of transportation of goods faster and more efficiently. Socially, the railroads impacted how people travel meaning more people could visit more locations in an easier way. Economically, the railroads being a faster way of transportation caused mass production in the us, which in all meant more money. Politically, it gave these people who owned the railroads powerful and wealthier, which added to their status.

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Railroad changed America economically because goods could now be transported all over and not just regionally and this created larger corporations and more profit, especially in steel and oil companies. It also changed America politically and socially because the way businesses were organized changed. Capital investment maintained a nationwide business which was through government and private businesses.

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Economically, railroads and both the steel and oil industry benefited each other, and used eachother to change the way businesses worked in America. The railroads made it so business’ could transport more goods. Socially, railroads made it so more people could travel farther out, and since more resources were used to create factories,and machinery, this also benefited the economy while creating jobs, in which people would move to these areas and create a more populous, urban environment. This became a more political issue as those who have invested and helped build the railroads grew in power. Railroads also helped spread political propaganda, and different views.

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The Railroads improved allowed for easier transportation of more materials and resources making transporting goods internationally much faster. Through its ability to carry many people for travel it allowed for more people to travel through out the country bringing more people to socialize. Through these two benefits of the railroad alone industry were made based on them raking in more money for the country through many more businesses utilizing the Railroad.

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The railroads changed America socially, economically, and politically. Railroads provided a mass production of goods and a boost in the steel industry. Goods were no longer regional and steel companies best customers were railroad companies. Population in new lands increased because of people traveling with railroads. Railroads changed the future of America for the better.

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railroads and both the steel and oil industry benefited each other, and used eachother to change the way businesses worked in America .people from rural areas of the west to larger cities in the east or vice versa thus increasing the demands from inaccessible areas like the West.

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The steel industry made possible the expansion of railroads given that the tracks are made of steel. The railroad companies were the biggest customers of the steel industry because thousands of miles of steel track were laid to connect all areas of the United States. To supply their biggest customers, steel producers developed cheap, efficient methods for the mass production of steel rails. These low-cost methods enabled more industries, beyond just railroads, to afford the steel companies’ products. Oil production in the late 19th century was also linked to the growing railroad industry of the period. Drilling for oil in remote areas meant that the product had to be transported east for consumption as a fuel supply. The railroads made the transport possible from pipelines to the market. Other industries were also impacted by the expansion of railroads. All of these components were driven by production to support the railroad industry.

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Railroads in America impacted the country a lot. They helped with transportation of goods across the country. It affected all jobs and even created more jobs. Because of railroads we were more connected socially because of fast and easy it was to get to places.

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Railroads helped the economy. They made the transportation of goods faster and more efficient. Cost of transporting goods was also reduced.

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The development of railroads revolutionized America socially, economically, and politically after the Civil War. Railroad transportation greatly reduced peoples' travel time and allowed them to travel further than before, therefore connecting people socially. Railroads resulted in booming steel and oil industries, and they allowed for mass distribution of products and goods nationwide. Politically, railroads induced the creation of time zones and capital investments were made through government subsidies.

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The railroads helped America socially when the industry started to boom causing a greater need for jobs in the industry, they also took efforts to making sure that the comfort level of the passengers was acceptable as they were changing from simple resource transportation to transporting people. Economically the expansion gave way to oil being drilled and other resources being sold across the country easier than before making regional goods international. The people in the government also thought it necessary to help with the development as they helped in funding

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Railroads allowed for economic expansion across the country. Multiple areas that previously could not trade with each other efficiently now were able to. The steel industry grew to the fact that railroad companies were their biggest consumers. Socially, people were able to travel easier and quicker. Trips that lasted several days, even weeks, now only consisted of a couple of days. Sleeping cars were also created for these long distance trips. Politically, ideas were able to spread faster due to word of mouth being quicker with railroads now in place.

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The Railroad changed America socially by making it easier and safer to travel, so people, customs, and ideas spread faster. Economically it not only allowed for goods to be transported faster, but it also made a lot more job opportunities. Politically it boosted businessmen's/investors profit, since it was heavily relied on.

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Building the trains was a win for the U.S economically and agriculturally because the trains are now able to transport items in 1 month or less that would otherwise take months and months ,and not only did it cause more businesses to open up but inspired Pullman's sleeping car and many more.

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Railroads impacted America socially by using it as an act of transportation throughout the country, which allowed people to cross paths with one another, economically the railroads was a way to trade goods and boosted the industry which brought the nation more money, and politically it increased the power one had due to the creation of the railroads

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Railroads changed America socially and economically. People were able to to have transportation across the country. It opened up many more jobs because of how socially everything was connected. Valuable resources such as gold, steel, and oil were able to be transported. Industries were doing better with the help of the railroads.

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The american railroad system of the 1900’s greatly improved the transportation of goods, the economy, and socially. Because transportation was faster and improved the distance goods could be delivered also increased. Resulting in a higher demand for goods in once non reachable places. People in the economy also benefited from this because not only were there more goods being sold but there were more jobs available. And lastly there was a social benefit because people could now go places faster and explore.

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Railroads changed the United States socially by allowing for faster transportation of people elsewhere and increased the population of the major cities. America was changed economically because the railroad provided a quicker, easier and much more affordable way to transport mass produced goods to people everywhere. Railroads impacted the US politically because now the US government was willingly giving land so that railroads could be built upon it and some candidates for office included railroads in their campaigns.

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Railroads affected America economically by being able to efficiently transport goods which made trade easier, providing various jobs, contributing towards corporations mass producing because it was easier to distribute goods (this made a lot of profit), and expanding oil and steel industries. Socially railroads were able to connect all of the regions of the US which created a national market for trading between different regions and time zones that were needed to make the distribution of goods more efficient. Railroads also affected America politically because the government invested in railroads.

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Railroads changed America economically and socially. Railroads were able to transport products from trading to and from locations to have good profits and aid developing/established businesses. Railroads changed America socially by being able to get to and from locations while also being able to transmit information over long stretches of land in under months. Railroads were in high demand which aided railroad companies, helping them and also America become more economically prosperous.

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America had been changed and affected by railroads in many different ways. Railroads provided more access to travelers and increased population within cities that supplied a big density in railroads. Steel and oil had become very big due to the increase in the railroad business, increasing the US economically. The industry also provided many jobs for those after the war in building tracks and the trains themselves. Those who were in these industries had become very rich and powerful, affecting the US politically.

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The railroad system was beneficial to the United States economically, socially, and politically. Economically people were able to transport themselves as well as goods at a a much faster rate. politically people were granted much more power and were able to share with people through the railroad development. lastly, Socially, they were able to grow population through this railroad system.

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the increase of railroad usage in the united states changed the nation economically, socially, and politically. due to the railroads the steel and oil industry grew to be one of the biggest producers in the world. railroads changed America socially by producing the Pullman sleeping car that changed the way people traveled. the sleeping car consisted of windows, cloth seats, bedding, and a myriad. the way railroads changed the nation politically was how business were organized. investment was need to keep up with the growing industry.

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Railroads had a big impact on America

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The railroad system had a huge impact in America for it transportation. It allowed for people to travel and socialize and also goods to be transported. It helped the economy because Steel and oil started to become a huge business since it was need for the railroad. Politically, it helped America gain power.

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The railroad impacted America socially, economically, and politically. Socially, people from all over were now able to explore other areas within the country; new routes were developed to connect major cities. Economically, railroads created a boost as it changed the way businesses were organized. In relation to the connecting of cities, mass production and distribution of items was now possible creating larger corporations and profits. Politically, significant capital investment was required to create and maintain a nation-wide business; the capital would be obtained through both public (government) subsidies to railroads and from private business investments.

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The railroad was able to change America through its way of creating a new form of transportation that would allow for resources and people to move from place to place, much faster and at a lesser cost. Socially, people were allowed a faster way of relocation, while economically, it would allow industries to move large amount of product/resources much faster than their previous methods of transportation.

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The railroad impacted America economically by connected cities which allowed for faster transportation of goods. This increased profit for oil and steel productions because these goods were needed to make railroads. Besides money, railroads also made traveling long distances way more efficient which benefited a lot of people.

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Railroads changed America economically by increasing the number of goods and supplies being transported, and more goods were being produce in a wide range which help to also increase corporations. Railroads changed America politically by it becoming a significant capital investment for the United States. Railroads also changed America socially by helping to develop new products for the people of society. For example , the Pullman Sleeping Car. This car helped to make people more comfortable in long distance travel.

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Railroads had a heavy impact on the growth of America economically by providing transportation of goods around America during this time period. Before, many goods were carried around on horseback and you were only able to take a little at a time but with the railroads and trains it was easier and way faster to do so.

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it had a significant influence on america’s development because steel was used to make the first transportation that helped america grow and be able to trade with other countries . America now being able to change with other countries , helped boost the economy , ultimately developing america. Oil was affected by railroads because oil was now being able to be transported east for fuel supply

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Railroads changed America a lot because now there is a new system to travel and deliver one thing to one part of the country to another part of the country in a matter of hours. Railroads also help the Oil company and Steel massively because those two products was the main instruments being used to help manufacture a railroad.

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Railroads impacted America by making way for faster transportation. They have changed how almost all americans travel because it is faster and more efficient. The economy is now thriving and growing politically throughout all America.

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The railroads changed America socially by connecting vast regions of America and made the transportation of goods more efficient. The geographic connection made the US become an national market as well, most goods and products were not regional anymore. The railroads made a need for mass production and distribution of items leading to the need of larger corporations and enormous profits. The railroads soon became the single largest business in the United States, an capital investment was then needed to create and maintain a nation wide business. This capital was then acquired through the government and private business investments.

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The development of railroads in the late 1800's pushed America's boundaries. With railroads, goods became national instead of regional, goods also became cheaper. These goods would be able to reach from corner to corner of the United States, improving the economy. Socially, railroads made it easier for people to see others. Whether its traveling for business or personal reasons, railroads made trips from place to place easier The steel and oil industries deemed to be invaluable in America, which monopoly owners capitalized on. These industries became so important that people that owned monopolies would have political influence to keep the money rolling.

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The railroads changed America socially, economically, and politically. Socially it created a faster way to transport goods. Economically it opened the gate for new businesses,the steal industry increased a lot because of all the tracks being made and with faster transportation the more money companies made .Also the railroads were the single largest business in the United States. Politically they it expanded the government.They went from focusing on the cities and now they have to focus on both cities and the west.

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Railroads impacted America socially by the geographic connections railroads allowed created a national market. It impacted America economically with goods being sold around America through the use of the railroads.

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The Railroads helped the nation drastically due to the fact that it helped people in terms of transportation and moving products/crops across the country. With the expansion of the railroads this helped Americans socially and economically. More transportation made things a lot easier for Americans.

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The railroad was one of the biggest business  in the 19th century. It affected the united states in three different ways socially ,economically and politically. It affected America socially because while people were taking the train to places people could socialize. The effected  America economically because it  created jobs for people for example steel company and oil companies

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The railroad change America in many ways for people to travel and to bring products from one side of America to the other. Railroads saves time and effort for people that can branch their new inventions and creations to people all over the world. The development of railroad made the steel industry one of the biggest business.

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railroads made a huge impact economically, socially, and politically , because now more things could be transported expanding businesses.  also people in the country side could transport their foods  up to the cities. America was could communicate with each other even more now making america eve more united .

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The railroad changed America because they were new systems to travel and deliver many more things in impacted and increased better transportation  also helped with the oil company in the steel company in which were at the time the most was was the best products and they were they were really main instruments to help manufacture. Around the error of the Gliden age the railroad created a good import and export to help where people can travel faster and further distances in like a short amount of times this really boosted the economy and helped America.

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The railroad impacted the nation economically because goods could be transported around the country to supply to other industries or to sell to nationwide markets. it impacted the nation socially because it opened p a lot of opportunities for industry and allowed people to move west more easily.

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The railroad industry changed America in many ways because transportation of was easier and effective. This new transportation allow more people to travel which meant the population would increase. Lastly, railroads were one of the main sources of transportation.

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Railroads built the U.S economy and it sprouted many markets & industries. Railroads had impact on oil and steel industries the most. The increase of railroads allowed easy transportation for goods and made more profit

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Fast transportation from the east to the west coast was provided by the

Transcontinental Railroad, a trip that had taken several months only took a week. This allowed for the expansion of available farmland due to the ability of the railroad to carry goods to market in a Sufficient period. Because of the need for natural resources, including iron, coal, steel, timber, and glass, this impacted business and industry.

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Railroad had an economic impact on America because it managed to generate more companies and transport goods that expanded the economy. It socially transformed America because it made it easier for people to move across the world, create new lands and increase the population. The railroad business was very successful and, as the business expanded, many gained political influence.

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railroads help develop faster transportation to get goods to and from all different states. it provided a better, efficient trade system and it was more reliable. it gave people new resources to use and also gave most people a job.

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Railroads changed America socially by providing transportation to people.Railroads changed America economically by buying and transporting a lot of materials which helped businesses make money thus helping the economy.
Railroads changed America politically by helping people move different places which allowed people to bring their political beliefs with them which helps change the atmosphere of an area.

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Railroads changed American society and economic life in major ways. They made transportation of goods and people much cheaper and quicker. The presence of railroads brought the country economic prosperity.  They were more reliable with trains, as these trains could bog down in the country's terribly maintained roads.

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Railroads had a huge part in America's development. Railroads economically impacted the US because it was a way of transporting many more goods across a long time period. In which allowed for the expansion of the economy to grow along with the growth of factories. Politically, Railroads also had a bigger impact on the US because it grew and prospered in employment in which encouraged a political influence across the country. Lastly, it had a social impact because this was a way of people traveling in which grew in different parts of the country because it was easier to travel and get there

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In the Effects of railroads, it showed how the creation of railroads led to an efficient way of transportation and importing goods to devolve their economy. Including the faster way to travel and import railroads also created a lot of jobs opportunities for people who need it or are interested in trains.

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Railroads played a big role in changing America not only economically but socially and poltically as well. Railroads created a faster and easier way for America to transport and import good which helped them economically. Socially it impacted America by transporting people faster than horses would. Lastly, railroads helped America politically by expanding and giving people jobs which gained political influence.

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Railroads had changed America socially by helping people have quicker and faster transportation when it came to traveling. Economically, railroads had improved by making distrbuting goods across different places more efficient and made better profit. Politically, they had helped with the capital when it came to investments.

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Railroads had an economic impact on America because it helped to

generate more companies and transport goods that expanded the economy. It socially transformed America because it made it much easier for people to move across the world, increase the population and innovate new lands. The railroad business was very prominent, and as the

business expanded, many gained political influence because of this.

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The railroads changed the system economically because with the widespread of them it allowed for more companies to be able to transport goods at to a wider radius. Socially, it allowed people to travel to different places with ease. Lastly, politically it allowed for ideas ti be spread around faster and easier.

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it impacted very much on everything because when rain roads were invented it was the fastest, most efficient way of transportation ever

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The impact of railroads caused an economic boom in America. They also provided transportation and importations. They helped connect the West Coast to the East Coast. It also helped out Steel and Oil by providing the products to the big businesses that own the main supply.

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The railroad changed America socially by providing a reliable source of transportation from the suburbs to the most rural parts of the country. This also helped transport goods across the country. Railroads also changed America economically by helping the oil and steel industries which in turn helped America as a whole. Lastly, it changed America politically because it was the start of big businesses abusing their power.