Explain why the railroads were not built in a straight line from east to west.

There is a lot of reason why railroads from east to west were not built straight. Mountains are the number 1 reason why. Since there are a lot of mountains in between east and west, it would be hard for them to create a straighter railroad. Lakes, rivers and any other circumstances also affected this construction. This railroad also served as the link from each places for their trading. That’s why it was not built straight since it needs to connect from different places for their trading reason.

Answered by taskmasters | 2024-06-10

The railroads were not built in a straight line from east to west due to geography, economic and political factors, and availability of resources and land grants. ;

Answered by rkprinku123 | 2024-06-24

Railroads in the U.S. were built with curved routes instead of straight lines due to geographical challenges like mountains and waterways. They also aimed to connect key urban centers for trade and transportation, reflecting economic needs and existing settlements. The construction was not only an engineering task but also a strategic decision based on topography and commerce.
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Answered by taskmasters | 2024-12-21