Author Question: Which statement best describes the construction of western railroads? a. Western communities ... (Read 53 times)

tfester · **on:** Sep 11, 2019

Question 1

The pluralistic governments established in most African states at the time of independence

a. led to the creation of successful democracies.
b. all adopted a capitalist economy.
c. moved in the direction of African socialism.
d. gave way to military regimes and one-party governments.
e. expelled all Europeans from their territories, establishing an Africa only for Africans.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the construction of western railroads?

a. Western communities pooled their resources and paid to have track laid near their towns.
b. The federal government subsidized construction.
c. As part of the price for returning to the Union, southern states demanded a railroad link with markets in the West.
d. All that was necessary for getting railroads built was to have the government get out of the way by eliminating senseless regulations.