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New American Industries

Question 6 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

What was a result of rail standardization?

Answer
A
Railways were able to transport meat without spoilage.
B
Trains provided cars with pull-down beds for overnight travel.
C
Trains from different rail lines could use each other’s tracks.
D
Rail companies began to create their own styles of rails and tracks.

Explanation

Standardizing rail gauges and other track specifications meant trains from different rail lines could run on the same tracks. This made it easier to connect rail networks and move people and goods between them. The correct choice is “Trains from different rail lines could use each other’s tracks.”

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