Obstacles to Early Railroad Construction
Which of the following were obstacles to building railroads in the early nineteenth century?
I. Turnpike operators opposed railroad expansion.
II. Canal construction had depleted state funds.
III. Passengers were afraid to ride on trains.
IV. The Panic of 1837 limited private funding.
A
II and IV only
B
I, II, and IV only
C
I and II only
D
III only
E
I, II, III, and IV