Which statements characterize railroad expansion in North Carolina? Check all that apply. The state government invested in railroad construction.

The government bribed railroad companies to build new railroads in all areas.

New railroad lines encouraged the growth of towns and factories.

Increased access to railroads reduced the costs farmers paid to ship their goods.

Railroad construction was free from corruption and bribery.

The state government invested in railroad construction

New railroad lines encouraged the growth of towns and factories

Increased access to railroads reduced the costs farmers paid to ship their goods

Explanation:

The construction of the North Carolina railroad was chartered in 1849 and the railroad was completed in 1856, and the railroad runs for over 223 miles  crossing through cities and also leading to the development of new towns and factories as well, The railroad had enormous Government investing through subsidizing of  the cost of construction and expansion the railroads and the purchase of company stocks by the Government.