Which of the Following Was True of Early Railroads

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of early railroads?

• A) The first line in Britain connected a coastal industrial town with an inland mining community.
• B) By 1850, trains could travel at the incredible speed of 70 miles per hours.
• C) Running railroads was expensive, with the result that many early entrepreneurs went bankrupt.
• D) In many countries, the government assumed the responsibility of building and running railroads.
• E) Most European countries were building railroads by the 1840s, with the notable exception of Russia.

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Definitions:

Maxim

A general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct expressed in a concise and often pithy statement.

Categorical Imperative

A foundational concept in the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant, which prescribes actions as universally mandatory, based on their maxims being capable of becoming universal law.

Moral Worth

The value or respectability of actions or decisions based on ethical principles.

Motive

A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.