The Development of a National Railroad System Was Hampered by Which

question 139

Multiple Choice

The development of a national railroad system was hampered by which of the following?

• A) The absence of a national standard for track width
• B) The public's fear concerning the safety of rail travel
• C) The refusal of most financial institutions to grant loans for rail construction
• D) The cost of both buying land and hiring the number of workers necessary to lay track over rough terrain

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