Question

independent practice
in the
ew south,\ how were rural areas joined to urban hubs?
a. canals
b. highways
c. railroad lines

Explanation:

The "New South" era (late 19th century) saw massive railroad expansion, which connected rural agricultural and resource-producing areas to urban industrial and commercial hubs. Canals were not a primary connector in this period, and highways were underdeveloped for large-scale regional connectivity at the time.

Answer:

C. railroad lines