Which of the following most hindered the development of a national railroad system?
A) The absence of a national standard for track width
B) The public's fear concerning the safety of rail travel
C) The refusal of most financial institutions to grant loans for rail construction
D) The cost of both buying land and hiring the number of workers necessary to lay track over rough terrain

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The absence of a national standard for track width made it difficult for trains to travel long distances without having to change tracks multiple times, which hindered the development of a national railroad system.

Which of the Following Most Hindered the Development of a National