The town of Pullman, south of Chicago was notable because it was
a. one of the poorest communities in the country.
b. a commune in which all shared the wealth equally.
c. destroyed by a tornado in 1899
d. built and controlled by the Pullman Company.
Answer: d. built and controlled by the Pullman Company.
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