Most American leaders believed that the only way to maintain control of the new Pacific Coast was to
A) establish naval bases at San Diego and Puget Sound.
B) build a canal across Central America.
C) grant the territories quick statehood.
D) construct a transcontinental railroad.
E) build a string of military forts across the West.

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Constructing a transcontinental railroad was seen as essential for maintaining control and facilitating communication and transportation across the vast distances of the United States, especially to the newly acquired Pacific Coast territories.

Most American Leaders Believed That the Only Way to Maintain