The Two Industries That the Transcontinental Railroads MOST Significantly Expanded

question 64

Multiple Choice

The two industries that the transcontinental railroads MOST significantly expanded were

• A) textiles and fishing.
• B) mining and agriculture.
• C) banking and finance.
• D) shipping and fishing.
• E) electricity and telecommunications.

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