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The railroad turned cattle ranching into a very profitable business, attracting more people to come to the West. It also helped people travel more easily and made it more efficient for necessary supplies to be brought to the West.

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After the transcontinental railroad finished laying tracks from the eastern shore to the western shore in the United States, people were free to travel wherever they wanted in the United States. Many people hopped on the railroad and road to settle down in other towns to the west.

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It opened up the west by creating settlements, farms, cattle ranching, discovered many natural reasources such as silver and gold.

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The railroads helped by shipping goods from one place to another.And it helped business people reach more clients

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Q: How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad open up the West?
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