Although Post Office Numbers Increased Between 1790 and 1860, Areas

question 71

Multiple Choice

Although post office numbers increased between 1790 and 1860, areas in the West were still underserved. Which company was created to speed delivery in these underserved regions of the West?

• A) Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
• B) Saratoga and Schenectady Railroad
• C) Wells Fargo and Company
• D) St. Louis Steam Express
• E) Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

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