The construction of a railroad in Russia
a. was halted by the intervention of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
b. relied on American and British experts.
c. created a link between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
d. allowed new territories to be opened in the Asian steppes.
e. was never completed because of financial problems.
ANSWER:
b
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