During the Gilded Age,railroad Pricing Practices Meant That

question 127

Multiple Choice

During the Gilded Age,railroad pricing practices meant that

• A)farmers were forced to pay higher prices.
• B)Standard Oil paid the highest prices.
• C)prices were highest in urban areas.
• D)no railroads were built into farm areas.
• E)prices were fair for everyone.

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