One quick question!
Which of the following was true of most transcontinental railroad companies?

a. They followed a northern route to the West Coast.
b. They provided fair freight rates for customers regardless of the size of the business.
c. They used mostly Chinese laborers to construct their railroads.
d. They received government subsidies and land grants to finance railroad construction.

Question

One quick question!
Which of the following was true of most transcontinental railroad companies? 

a. They followed a northern route to the West Coast.
b. They provided fair freight rates for customers regardless of the size of the business. 
c. They used mostly Chinese laborers to construct their railroads.
d. They received government subsidies and land grants to finance railroad construction.

anonymous · Answer

I have been stuck on this one for quite a while. I have searched enough to know its not "a". I was going to go with c since, according to my book, the government only helped with two railroads. other than that the book isn't very specific enough for me to be sure about any answer.

anonymous · Answer

if anybody can help I will be very grateful! I am struggling big time and don't know where to look for help!