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Question 65 • **MFISD US HISTORY STUDIES SINCE 1877 A 22-23 CR

Which best describes the impact of railroad expansion on the steel industry?

Answer
A
It did not affect the demand for steel at all.
B
It decreased the demand for steel since railroad tracks were build from wood.
C
It increased the demand for steel since steel was used to make railcars and tracks.
D
It decreased the demand for steel since the railroad was generally not used to transport steel.

Explanation

Railroad expansion increased demand for steel because steel was used to build tracks and railcars. As railroads spread, more steel was needed for their construction and operation, so choice C is correct. The tracks were not generally made of wood, as choice B suggests.

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