As a result of the intense competition among railroads,
A) the railroads were unstable financially and vulnerable to any downturn in the business cycle.
B) industrial decentralization was encouraged.
C) railroad rates dropped dramatically and uniformly on all lines.
D) costs for small shippers decreased more than they did for any other group.
A
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a. African Americans b. Labor unions c. Women d. Hispanics e. Farmers
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a. They did not feel that accruing land would contribute to the glory of Rome. b. They did not want the expense of a large army. c. They did not have a substantial enough economy to incorporate new territories. d. Their justifications of war did not support building an empire. e. All of these.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).