Which of the following most hindered the development of a national railroad system?
A. The absence of a national standard for track width
B. The public's fear concerning the safety of rail travel
C. The refusal of most financial institutions to grant loans for rail construction
D. The cost of both buying land and hiring the number of workers necessary to lay track over rough terrain
Answer: A
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