The Boom in Railroad Building During the 1870s Led to

question 21

Multiple Choice

The boom in railroad building during the 1870s led to

• A)the amazing economic recovery of the South.
• B)widespread political corruption.
• C)the creation of a new national bank.
• D)more stringent financing laws.

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