Which of the Following Best Describes Some of the Major

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes some of the major advantages railroads had over more traditional shipping methods in the 19th century?

• A)Steam-powered locomotives were simple machines and quickly allowed for transportation growth.
• B)Private companies and individuals like Isambard Brunel built the early railroads.
• C)By the 1860s, railroads were in government hands except in the United States.
• D)The railroads greatly reduced costs of shipping and personal travel.
• E)Railroads could go anywhere anytime so they had more mobility than other shipping means.

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G (Gap)

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