The Rapid Development of Railroads in the United States Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

The rapid development of railroads in the United States was accomplished _____________________.

• A) in large measure through the investment of European banking firms
• B) exclusively through the support of a large number of small investors
• C) with the assistance of some of the largest government subsidies ever granted
• D) almost entirely through the investment of a handful of shrewd millionaires

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