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Which statement describes a legal means used by the companies that built the transcontinental railroad to cut costs?

A.
They cut the salaries and bonuses of company executives.

B.
They overlooked unsafe working conditions.

C.
They used Native Americans as forced labor.

D.
They paid low wages to immigrant workers.

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User Kkk
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Answer: D.

Explanation: took the test!

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User PublicJorn
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"They paid low wages to immigrant workers" would be the best option from the list, since these low wages were sanctioned by the federal government in order to increase efficiency.
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