the answer is: D) They helped develop cities.
- The construction of the first railroads in Georgia created a lot of job opportunities in Georgia. This improve the purchasing powers that average Georgian people have.
- When purchasing power increased, investors became interested to make in investment in Georgia. So a lot of business establishments such as hospitals, restaurants, shopping malls, and many other things started to be build. This is why the construction of the railroad help directly to develop cities in Georgia.