Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Railroads in the United

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes railroads in the United States in 1860?

• A) The United States had more track than the rest of the world combined.
• B) American railroads lacked government support and therefore lagged behind the rest of the world.
• C) Railroad owners faced financial difficulties because they could not compete with canals.
• D) The railroads brought about the decline of the once great city of Chicago.
• E) They had an international reputation for punctuality.

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