According to Map 18.1: Railroad Expansion,1870-1890,which of the following statements is true?
A) Most major railroads along the East Coast were built before 1870.
B) Most major railroads converged in Salt Lake City.
C) Most major railroads along the West Coast were built before 1870.
D) Most major railroads converged in Dallas.

Question

According to Map 18.1: Railroad Expansion,1870-1890,which of the following statements is true? 
A) Most major railroads along the East Coast were built before 1870. 
B) Most major railroads converged in Salt Lake City. 
C) Most major railroads along the West Coast were built before 1870. 
D) Most major railroads converged in Dallas.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Map 18.1 shows that by 1870, most major railroads along the East Coast had already been built, while the expansion during the 1870-1890 period mainly occurred in the Midwest and West. Option B, C, and D are all incorrect as they do not reflect the information presented in the map.