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Use the quote to answer the question.
“…if I cannot beat [railroad companies] down, outright, I shall force them to wilt, wither, and dry up in the burning sunlight of justice while they are lying on and wearing me out.”
— James Hogg (1887), discussing his motivation to be attorney general with friend C. W. Raines
After making this declaration, Hogg took action. What was one effect of Hogg’s actions?(1 point)
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Railroad companies were forced to sell old, unused railway lines back to the Railroad Commission after 15 years.
Railroad companies were forced to sell old, unused railway lines back to the Railroad Commission after 15 years.
Railroad companies in Texas increased shipping rates to pay off their outstanding debts and legal costs.
Railroad companies in Texas increased shipping rates to pay off their outstanding debts and legal costs.
Railroad owners negotiated a deal that allowed them to purchase and sell run-down Texas railroads for profit.
Railroad owners negotiated a deal that allowed them to purchase and sell run-down Texas railroads for profit.
Railroad owners could no longer over-buy railroad stocks and resell them at higher rates without railroad improvement.
Railroad owners could no longer over-buy railroad stocks and resell them at higher rates without railroad improvement.
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Based on the quote from James Hogg and the context of his actions as attorney general in Texas, the most appropriate effect of Hogg’s actions is:
Railroad owners could no longer over-buy railroad stocks and resell them at higher rates without railroad improvement.
Hogg was focused on regulating railroads to reduce corruption and monopolistic practices, which aligns with limiting the activities of railroad owners in this regard.
