-How does this image depict the economic benefits brought to the nation by the railroad's standard gauge system?
A) It helped the South gain readmission to the Union during Reconstruction.
B) It led to the creation of four standardized time zones.
C) It was responsible for the completion of a transcontinental railroad that spanned the nation.
D) It brought greater unity between the less-developed South and the rapidly industrializing North.

Question

-How does this image depict the economic benefits brought to the nation by the railroad's standard gauge system?
A) It helped the South gain readmission to the Union during Reconstruction. 
B) It led to the creation of four standardized time zones. 
C) It was responsible for the completion of a transcontinental railroad that spanned the nation. 
D) It brought greater unity between the less-developed South and the rapidly industrializing North.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The standard gauge system for railroads facilitated smoother and more efficient transportation of goods and people across different regions, including bridging the economic disparities between the industrial North and the agrarian South, thus promoting greater economic unity and development across these regions.

-How Does This Image Depict the Economic Benefits Brought to the Nation