Recall the Application about the productivity of large infrastructure investments to answer the following question(s). According to the Application, which infrastructure investment in the U.S. contributed to the increased the productivity of agricultural lands between 1870-1890?

A. railroads
B. the internet
C. the highway systems.
D. dams.


Answer: A

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