Between 1864 and 1900, the largest portion of railroad track (as a percentage of total annual construction) was laid in which region of the U.S.?
A) the Southeast
B) the Northeast
C) the Pacific Northwest
D) the Great Plains region

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During this period, the Great Plains region saw the most significant railroad expansion, primarily due to the push to connect the eastern and western parts of the country, facilitating transportation and commerce across the vast plains.

Between 1864 and 1900, the Largest Portion of Railroad Track