Which of the following was true of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad during the Civil War?

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Both the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad received large loans from the federal government and were granted millions of acres of land as incentives to build the transcontinental railroad. Option B is incorrect because there is no indication of significant worker unrest or strikes during the construction of the railroad. Option C is also incorrect because construction on the transcontinental railroad continued during the Civil War, although progress was somewhat slowed due to labor and material shortages. Option D is incorrect because the two corporations did eventually agree on a standard track gauge, which allowed for the creation of a unified transportation system.

Which of the Following Was True of the Union Pacific