Before 1860, about three-fourths of all the money invested in railroads came from
A) private investors.
B) state governments.
C) municipal governments.
D) direct congressional appropriations.

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Before 1860, the majority of funding for railroads came from private investors, as state and municipal governments, as well as direct congressional appropriations, played a smaller role in financing these projects.

Before 1860, About Three-Fourths of All the Money Invested in Railroads