For This Question,refer to the Following Map,"Expansion of the Railroad

question 36

Multiple Choice

For this question,refer to the following map,"Expansion of the Railroad System,1870-1890." Which of the following was a major cause of the historical process depicted on the map above?

• A) Government policies promoting economic development
• B) White people seeking religious refuge in the West
• C) Corruption in government,especially as it related to big business
• D) An increase in international and internal migrations

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