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jlmhmf

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Each of the three major waves in 19th-century railroad construction ended due to:
 a. major financial crises in the U.S.
  b. the involvement of the U.S. in a military conflict.
  c. labor unrest that led to work stoppages.
  d. shortage of iron.

Question 2

Data on miles of main line track in operation between 1860 and 1910 show that:
 a. total mileage first increased and then decreased, causing the growth rate to eventually become negative.
  b. total mileage and the growth rate both increased steadily.
  c. total mileage increased steadily, but the growth rate tapered off.
  d. total mileage increased at a constant pace, resulting in a nearly constant growth rate.


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lindahyatt42

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Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. a major financial crises in the U.S.

Answer to Question 2

c. total mileage increased steadily, but the growth rate tapered off.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 30, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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