The abundance of iron in certain U. S. cities contributed to westward expansion in which way?

A. better paying jobs in mining towns out West

B. the construction of railroads

C. the increase in gold prospectors

D. better trade relations with Native Americans

Option B

Explanation:

Gold rush and mining opportunities in the west leads to Westward expansion during the 19th-century movement of people into the West,it was the construction of railroad lines that help facilitate this westward migration which brings people of all work of life to the west.The government helped westward expansion by granting right to railroad company which leads to the creation of the transcontinental railroad.The transcontinental railroad had a huge impact on the West and opened up this part of the country.

The abundance of iron in certain U.S. cities contributed to westward expansion in the construction of railroads.

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.

what are the choices btw if it was me id say the lack of money to continue with education