Prior to the Civil War, the steel industry in the United States
A. resulted in the construction of large commercial ocean freighters.
B. largely replaced the iron industry.
C. boomed as a result of the expanding U.S. Navy.
D. barely developed at all.
E. emerged as an important supplier for railroad construction.
Answer: D
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What will be an ideal response?
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