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Question 5 of 10 • Recovery Content US History II - Quarter 1 - 2025/26

Which best describes a development that improved railroad safety?

Answer

Railroads adopted standard time to coordinate schedules.

Railroads offered fold-down beds so that people could sleep more comfortably.

Companies standardized track technology so that they could use each other’s tracks.

Companies replaced hand-operated brakes with air brakes on trains.

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Question 5 of 10 • Recovery Content US History II - Quarter 1 - 2025/26

Answer

Railroads adopted standard time to coordinate schedules.

Railroads offered fold-down beds so that people could sleep more comfortably.

Companies standardized track technology so that they could use each other’s tracks.

Companies replaced hand-operated brakes with air brakes on trains.

Monopolies and Trusts

New American Industries

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