From 1860 to 1910, miles of railroad track in operation increased from roughly ____ miles to _____ miles.
A) 1,000; 75,000
B) 10,000; 50,000
C) 30,000; 250,000
D) 75,000; 500,000

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Between 1860 and 1910, the miles of railroad track in operation in the United States increased from approximately 30,000 miles to 250,000 miles, reflecting the rapid expansion of the rail network during this period.

From 1860 to 1910, Miles of Railroad Track in Operation