Railroads Had Advantages Over Canals in All Respects Except

question 46

Multiple Choice

Railroads had advantages over canals in all respects except

• A) year-around service.
• B) speed of delivery.
• C) full access to shipping points.
• D) there is no "except"; all of the above were advantages of railroads.

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