Why were railroads the catalyst for industrial and commercial growth in the u. s. in the late 1800s

rail roads were  way to move goods and raw martial on mass. rails roads could move supply faster and over a longer distance than using wagons or boats witch were limited on were they can go.  causing an industrial boom.

The building of railroads was a vital step to connect the land of vast country. It helped to reach the raw material from the rural area to the industrial area. it also saved time and hard labor, otherwise needed for it. The massive construction of railroads boosts the coal, iron and steel industries of the United States. Further, land grants by the Government enhanced the pace of production.

a   church leadership can be defined as a process of influencing other people to work together to accomplish a desired purpose.

in this case one person acting as a role model and influencing other to work as one person to accomplish a certain misson or purpose.

this can be either leading people to do the work of god