Question

Which of the following was NOT true of railroads during the Gilded Age?

A) Farmers could negotiate cheap rates from railroad companies to transport their goods.
B) Railroads played a key role in westward expansion.
C) Railroads led to economic growth and the creation of jobs.
D) Railroads were plagued by corruption and monopolistic practices.

Answer 1

During the Gilded Age, farmers could not negotiate cheap rates from railroad companies to transport their goods.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the Gilded Age, railroads had a significant impact on American society.

However, farmers could NOT negotiate cheap rates from railroad companies to transport their goods. Instead, many farmers faced high transportation costs, which led to their discontent and the creation of organizations such as the Grange.

Therefore, option A) Farmers could negotiate cheap rates from railroad companies to transport their goods, was NOT true of railroads during the Gilded Age.