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How did the growth of railroads impact American society after the Civil War?

A
The nation's economy began to shift away from manufacturing toward agriculture.

B
Businesses began to decrease in size due to increased competition and declining profits.

C
The oil and steel industries gained considerable political and economic power.

D
A population shift toward rural areas of the country led to labor shortages in major cities.

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The growth of railroads impacted American society after the Civil War in this way: C . The oil and steel industries gained considerable political and economic power.

The advent of the railroad system after the Civil War led to an increase in migration across the counties in the country.

Also, there was a major shift in the migration from the rural to the urban areas. Most people who migrated were in search of jobs.

Thus, there was an increase in the manufacturing industries and so, the oil and steel industries gained more political and economic power.

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