Question

1. what role did railroads play in the southern economy?○ they increased tourist travel to the south.○ they hurt the agricultural economy.○ they shipped materials to northern markets.○ they hurt the growth of cities.

Explanation:

After the Civil War, railroads in the Southern U.S. improved connectivity, which allowed Southern agricultural goods and raw materials to be transported to larger northern markets, opening up new economic opportunities for the region. Tourist travel was not a major early economic role, railroads supported rather than harmed agricultural growth, and they aided (not hurt) urban growth in the South.

Answer:

○ They shipped materials to northern markets.