Which of the following was the most significant contribution made by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers during the first half of the nineteenth century?
A) The building of levees to protect the city of New Orleans
B) Its survey of the Oregon Trail
C) The surveying of possible routes for a transcontinental railroad
D) The expeditions it sponsored to explore the West

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The most significant contribution made by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers during the first half of the nineteenth century was the surveying of possible routes for a transcontinental railroad. This survey helped to pave the way for the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, which revolutionized transportation and helped to connect the East and the West. While the other options listed were also important contributions, they were not as significant in terms of their long-term impact on U.S. history.

Which of the Following Was the Most Significant Contribution Made