In the late nineteenth century,the surge of farming settlement in the West
A) was composed of mostly settlers who had little to no experience with farming.
B) was brought to a dramatic halt by a major drought during the 1870s.
C) was primarily the result of federal subsidies for land ownership.
D) spurred the development of massive irrigation projects.
E) was a result of many factors, but the most important was the railroad.

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The expansion of the railroad network was crucial in opening up the West for settlement by providing access to markets, transportation for goods and people, and encouraging migration through promotional efforts.

In the Late Nineteenth Century,the Surge of Farming Settlement in the West