Question

use the timeline to answer the question. the completion of rail - lines in south carolina leads to a decline in shipping in savannah, georgia, as traders emphasize routes through charleston, south carolina. 1830 1833 georgia approves a charter to construct a railroad system from savannah to the states interior. 1840 the railroad has its first year of operation, covering 130 miles from the port of savannah to the interior city of macon. how did these developments impact georgia during the antebellum period? a. the state became less reliant on agriculture due to improved transportation networks. b. railroad expansion facilitated the growth of numerous industries throughout the state. c. improved interstate travel led to a population decline as people migrated out of the state. d. international trade declined as the states goods were more easily shipped domestically.

Explanation:

The railroad expansion in Georgia during the antebellum period allowed for better movement of goods and resources. This facilitated the growth of industries as it became easier to transport raw - materials and finished products. There is no indication that Georgia became less reliant on agriculture, that there was a population decline, or that international trade declined. The improved transportation was more likely to boost economic activities including industry growth.

Answer:

B. Railroad expansion facilitated the growth of numerous industries throughout the state.