Why was the expansion of railroads important to the US oil industry in the late 1800s?

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Railroads enabled oil drillers to travel topreviously unreachable regions of the country totake advantage of available oil resources.

Railroad companies were the primaryconsumers of oil in the United States and theirgrowth led to a boom in profits for oil producers.

Oil drilling often occurred in remote areas of thecountry and railroads enabled producers to shiptheir products to major markets in the East.

Oil production was tightly controlled by thegovernment until the growth of railroads led toincreased demand and the relaxation of regulations.

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Conor Curtis

9 August, 14:57

Why was the expansion of railroads important to the US oil industry in the late 1800s?

Group of answer choices

Railroads enabled oil drillers to travel topreviously unreachable regions of the country totake advantage of available oil resources.

Railroad companies were the primaryconsumers of oil in the United States and theirgrowth led to a boom in profits for oil producers.

Oil drilling often occurred in remote areas of thecountry and railroads enabled producers to shiptheir products to major markets in the East.

Oil production was tightly controlled by thegovernment until the growth of railroads led toincreased demand and the relaxation of regulations.

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Dixie Vincent · Answer 1

Answer: the third answer I believe

Melina Summers · Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

Oil production in the 18th century was greatly associated with the railroads expansion at that time. As drilling for oil was done in the remote areas, it was obvious that it had to be transported to the East for consumption as a fuel supply. It was railroads, which made the transportation of oil possible. During that period, oil companies made vast fortunes.