Which Statement Best Describes the Construction of Western Railroads

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the construction of western railroads?

• A)Western communities pooled their resources and paid to have track laid near their towns.
• B)The federal government subsidized construction.
• C)As part of the price for returning to the Union, southern states demanded a railroad link with markets in the West.
• D)All that was necessary for getting railroads built was to have the government get out of the way by eliminating senseless regulations.

---

Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.

Emotional Arousal

The state of being emotionally stimulated or excited, which can impact cognitive processes and physical responses.

Fight or Flee

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, also known as the fight-or-flight response.

Physiological Basis

The underlying physical and biological mechanisms that enable bodily functions and behaviors.