The expansion of railroads across North America in the nineteenth century facilitated the transfer of ___________________ from the West and ___________ from the East.

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The expansion of railroads enabled the efficient movement of raw materials, such as minerals, timber, and agricultural products, from the West to manufacturing centers in the East. In return, the East sent manufactured goods, including machinery, textiles, and other finished products, to the West.

The Expansion of Railroads Across North America in the Nineteenth