In the 1800's industrial expansion

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In the 1800's industrial expansion was greatest in the North, ..... the development of the railroad systems.

1. and as
2. as was
3. also
4. was also

Would you please explain why No.2 can fit here? I don't get the meaning!
 

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In the 1800's industrial expansion was greatest in the North, ..... the development of the railroad systems.

1. and as
2. as was
3. also
4. was also

Would you please explain why No.2 can fit here? I don't get the meaning!
A was greatest in the North, as was B. Both A and B were greatest in the North. Just as A was greatest in the North, B was also greatest in the North.
 

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Why not ALSO here?
 

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It isn't. 'Also' does not function as a conjunction.
 
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