The first American trunk line, that is, the first railroad to serve as an artery of transportation independent of other means, like the Erie Canal, was
a. the Pennsylvania Railroad.
b. the New York Central.
c. the Baltimore and Ohio.
d. the Union Pacific.
e. the Erie Railroad.
ANS: C
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