Which Important Event Occurred in 1866 Largely Because of the Efforts

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which important event occurred in 1866 largely because of the efforts of Cyrus Field?

• A) The first permanent, underwater transatlantic telegraph cable was successfully laid, linking Europe and America.
• B) Russia sold Alaska to the United States.
• C) A United States naval squadron seized and laid claim to the Midway Islands.
• D) The first transcontinental railroad was completed, linking the east and west coasts of the United States.

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