The building of a railroad network led to industrial growth because
a. raw materials and finished products were shipped quickly and cheaply
b. finished products were shipped quickly to rural Canada
c. finished products were shipped quickly and cheaply to factories
d. raw materials were shipped quickly and cheaply to consumers.
The building of a railroad network led to industrial growth because "a. raw materials and finished products were shipped quickly and cheaply," since prior to this the main source of large-scale shipping was on river boats and horses.