Which of the following characterized the railroads before the Civil War?
a) They were designed more to protect local interests.
b) Large railroad companies absorbed small railroad companies.
c) Railroads adopted standard schedules, signals, and equipment.
d) The majority of railroads extended more than 50 miles.
a) They were designed more to protect local interests.
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