Compared with canals, railroads
A) were more expensive than canals to construct.
B) transported freight more slowly.
C) faced much less political opposition by vested economic interests.
D) required less technological obstacles to overcome to construct and operate them safely.
E) could be built almost anywhere with sufficient financial capital.
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