How did the rise of railroads transform U.S. society?
a. Railroad companies invested in the development of other industries.
b. Railroad development resulted in fewer big cities.
c. The increasing number of railroads encouraged the movement of people to cities.
d. They triggered a reduction in immigration to the United States.
e. They fueled a population decline in the West.
c
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