What role did the 'Railroad' play in the later stages of 19th-century urbanization?
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Correct answer: It allowed for the transport of fresh food into cities and the growth of commuting
Railroads allowed cities to grow beyond the limits of local food supplies. Later in the century, they also enabled the middle class to live in suburbs and commute into the city center for work.
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