In California, the successor to the Central Pacific, the Southern Pacific Railroad Company
a. became known as the "Octopus."
b. Blocked the economic development of the West.
c. Took valuable resources from cattle, mining, and farming industries.
d. Had a reputation for charging the cheapest possible rates.
ANSWER: a
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