What Could Be Said About the Railroad Industry by the End

Multiple Choice

What could be said about the railroad industry by the end of the 1850s?

A) Railroads were struggling to remain active due to heavy financial losses.
B) Business was booming and railroads had transformed the economy.
C) Railroads had been largely replaced by canal transportation.
D) The railroad industry was still in its infancy.
E) The railroad industry was crippled by scandals and corruption.