How did the railroad facilitate population growth in the interior of the country? Check all of the boxes that apply. O The railroad built towns along the railroad. O The railroad bought land from farmers, ranchers, and business owners. O The railroad recruited settlers to form new communities along the route. O The railroad encouraged American Indians to settle along the route. DONE

During the Reconstruction Era, the railroad's construction and usage grew tremendously. Railroads served a pivotal function and aided in transportation between the rebuilding states. The railroads also assisted the south in overcoming the economic turmoil it had faced due to the civil war.