Why Did Freight Businesses Not Immediately Shift to the Railroads

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why did freight businesses not immediately shift to the railroads when they were first built?

• A) Companies distrusted the safety of the steam engine.
• B) Companies received financial incentives from the government to stay with canal routes.
• C) Canal boats were cheaper.
• D) Companies were not convinced of their reliability.
• E) Companies were fiercely loyal to the canal operators.

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