Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Railroads in the United

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes railroads in the United States in 1860?

A) The United States had more track than the rest of the world combined.
B) American railroads lacked government support and therefore lagged behind the rest of the world.
C) Railroad owners faced financial difficulties because they could not compete with canals.
D) The railroads brought about the decline of the once great city of Chicago.
E) They had an international reputation for punctuality.