What was one major way that the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad companies made a large profit in the 1800s?

A.) They sold railroad lines back to the government at a profit.

B.) They owned thriving businesses in the towns that developed along the railroad.

C.) They built railroad monopolies and continually raised prices.

D.) They sold pieces of land that were granted to them to build the railroad.

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Nevaeh Chan

29 October, 11:22

What was one major way that the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad companies made a large profit in the 1800s?

A.) They sold railroad lines back to the government at a profit.

B.) They owned thriving businesses in the towns that developed along the railroad.

C.) They built railroad monopolies and continually raised prices.

D.) They sold pieces of land that were granted to them to build the railroad.

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Anya Walton · Answer 1

Well first off the railroad was a train active duty to use but the made a lot of profit from C, they built railroad monopolies and continually raised prices. So that would be the answer to the question