Question

Which statement would probably be made by a businessman in the North when talking about the transcontinental railroad?

“.It’s about time the railroad was built all the way out to the West coast. Now Americans economy can grow.”
“This law would make Horace Mann proud. He believed in this cause and now it looks like the government does too.”
“I’m going to get as much land as I can and sell it ten years from now for a higher profit.”
“Giving money to Universities is a waste. Our tax dollars should be going to build up our military.”

Answer 1

“It’s about time the railroad was built all the way out to the West coast. Now Americans economy can grow.”