Which of the following federally-chartered corporations did the Union create to build the transcontinental railroad?

A. Union Pacific
B. Union Pacific and Central Pacific
C. Western Pacific
D. Western Pacific and Central Pacific
E. Central Pacific


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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