In two or three sentences, describe the connection between the development of steel and the development of railroads.

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Nora Haas

8 September, 02:58

In two or three sentences, describe the connection between the development of steel and the development of railroads.

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Gabriella · Answer 1

Railroads used the iron to build railroad tracks but iron was weak and also dangerous. Soon people then realized that steel was a better material for tracks because it was able to hold more weight which then allowed heavier cargo. Railroads also transported mineral needed to forge steel.

Jax Herrera · Answer 2

Steel was a better material for tracks ... Railroads also transported the minerals needed to forge steel.