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AP World History: Modern
Unit 5 – Revolutions (1750-1900)
Topic 5.5
What was one primary effect of railways on society during the Industrial Revolution?
They reduced travel time drastically, encouraging migration and trade expansion.
They increased unemployment rates due to automation of transportation.
They largely contributed to overcrowding problem in urban areas without any significant advantages such as job creation or ease of transport within cities themselves.
They led to a decline in urban populations as people moved towards rural areas for work opportunities related to railways construction.
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