Most Canals Built in the 1830s Were Built and Financed

question 50

Multiple Choice

Most canals built in the 1830s were built and financed by

• A)state governments.
• B)private corporations.
• C)foreign investors.
• D)the federal government.
• E)associations of farmers.

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