Early Efforts by States to Regulate the Railroads

question 15

Multiple Choice

Early efforts by states to regulate the railroads

• A) resulted in "Granger laws."
• B) resulted in laws that were initially supported by the railroads.
• C) outlawed product discrimination.
• D) allowed for higher charges on short haul freight.

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