Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by the Research

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by the research of economic historians?

• A) Canals and railroads were built with a mixture of private and public enterprise and ?financing.
• B) Canals and railroads were built largely without U.S. government participation.
• C) Canals were built with public assistance, but railroads were built with almost no ?government assistance.
• D) Railroads were built with public assistance, but canals were built by private enterprise.

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