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cartlidgeashley

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The only transcontinental railroad built without government aid was the
 
  a. New York Central.
  b. Northern Pacific.
  c. Union Pacific.
  d. Central Pacific Railroad.
  e. Great Northern.

Question 2

Which of the following was not among the technological improvements that made the modern transcontinental railroad network possible?
 
  a. Steel rails
  b. Air brakes
  c. Standard gauge tracks
  d. The block signal
  e. The electric engine


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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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