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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Homesteaders and the Transcontinental Railroad

Question 2 • NM-US History and Geography A

Which of the following is a reason Whitney’s railroad was not built?Congress thought a transcontinental railroad was a bad idea.Congress could not agree where the track should end in the west.Congress could not agree on a location for the rail line.Congress thought the railroad would be too expensive to build.

Answer
A
Congress thought a transcontinental railroad was a bad idea.
B
Congress could not agree where the track should end in the west.
C
Congress could not agree on a location for the rail line.
D
Congress thought the railroad would be too expensive to build.