Which of the following statements is supported by the research of economic historians?
A) Canals and railroads were built with a mixture of private and public enterprise and ?financing.
B) Canals and railroads were built largely without U.S. government participation.
C) Canals were built with public assistance, but railroads were built with almost no ?government assistance.
D) Railroads were built with public assistance, but canals were built by private enterprise.

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Economic historians have found that both canals and railroads were built with a combination of private and public enterprise and financing. While private investment played a significant role in funding these infrastructure projects, governments also provided financial assistance and often played a part in their construction.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by the Research