The largest railway network in the world in 1865 was in
A) Great Britain.
B) Canada.
C) Mexico.
D) Japan.
E) the United States.

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In 1865, the United States had the largest railway network in the world with over 35,000 miles of track. Great Britain had a extensive railway network as well but not as extensive as the United States. Canada, Mexico, and Japan had relatively smaller railway networks compared to the United States and Great Britain.

The Largest Railway Network in the World in 1865 Was