When Jay Cooke said, "There is nothing on the American continent equal to it. . . .There is no end to the possibilities of wealth here," he was speaking about the
A) Great Lakes.
B) New York Subway System.
C) Northern Pacific Railroad.
D) Southern Atlantic Railroad.
Answer: C
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A. Persians B. Phoenicians C. Romans D. Scythians E. Israelites
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a. Llamas b. Alpacas c. Turkeys d. Horses
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