How did the transcontinental railroad differ from railroads in Europe?

Question

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Responses

It was built by private enterprise.
It was built by private enterprise.

It was built by the government.
It was built by the government.

It was owned by the towns and cities.
It was owned by the towns and cities.

It was owned by individual states.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It was built by private enterprise.

The transcontinental railroad in the United States was primarily constructed by private companies, while many European railroads were often developed and regulated by the government.