account for the success of the Big Four in creating a transportation monopoly between 1860 and 1900. isolate 4 explanations for their achievements during this time period.
2007-03-28 14:00:17 · 2 answers · asked by i need this answered! :) 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
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1-they started with capital
2-they had great assistance, even though they may have cheated some of them out of their rewards
3-they established a monopoly and held tightly to it
4-they moved the Sierra Nevada range over so they could access more funds from the Federal gov't
5-they made and maintained political connections, ran for office themselves or bought out office holders
6-they used monopoly and oppressive scare tactics to intimidate and coerce
2007-03-28 14:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 points
2007-03-28 21:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by =0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋