Before Congress acted to encourage them, investors were wary of western railroads because of
a. problems with the Indians.
b. the sparse population of the region.
c. prohibitive government regulations in western states.
d. insufficient manpower for construction.
e. the antagonism of Californians.
ANS: B
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