Question

The builders of the transcontinental railroad used legal and illegal means to cut costs and finance construction. Which of the following were legal means? (Select all the choices that apply.)

A.
giving building contracts to themselves

B.
overcharging the government for work

C.
receiving government aid

D.
allowing poor and unsafe workmanship

E.
selling stock in their companies

Answer 1

The builders of the transcontinental railroad used legal and illegal means to cut costs and finance construction.

Some legal means are C) Receiving government aid. and E) Selling Stock and unsafe workmanship, since the administration allows that.

Answer 2

C.

receiving government aid

E.

selling stock in their companies

Step-by-step explanation:

The rail line was built by three private companies over public lands provided by extensive US land grants. Construction was financed by both state and US government subsidy bonds as well as by company issued mortgage bonds.