Hello, so this a bit of a weird question: I am writing a thesis on the following prompt, but I need someone to create a counter argument point for me about the prompt:

Evaluate the extent to which railroads affected the process of empire building in Afro-Eurasia between 1860 and 1918.

I know you can find thesis’ on the internet about this prompt, but I need someone to specifically make a counter argument point that goes something along the lines of “railroads did not play a substantial role in empire building because...”

Thank you!