Compare the effects of the coming of the railways in different countries of the world.
HistoryClass 11CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Effects of the coming of the railways in differents countries of the world:
- The expansion of railways helped the imperialist countries a lot.
- Railways became a means of transportation which was available in different parts of the world throughout the year.
- They also helped a lot in boosting the process of industrialization.
- They also helped in the transportation of heavy goods at cheaper rate.
- They joined the parts of different countries and helped in picking up the material easily.
- They provided a lot of employment opportunities and also accelerated trade and commerce. Thus, it can be said that the coming of railways connected different countries of the world.
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