the builders of the transcontinental railroad used legal and illegal means to cut costs and finance construction. which of the following were legal means? (select all the choices that apply.)

a.
giving building contracts to themselves

b.
overcharging the government for work

c.
receiving government aid

d.
allowing poor and unsafe workmanship

e.
selling stock in their companies

Which statement best evaluates the impact of the 1929 stock market crash on europe? 1. the united states established high export tariffs to europe that reduced goods exported to germany. 2. the united states promoted domestic policy initiates that reduced jobs on american bases in europe. 3. the united states promoted isolationism that withdrew troops from europe causing germany to pay its own national defense. 4. the united states eliminated loans to europe that caused germany to default on its reparation payments to france.

During the cold war, the united states was involved in certain regional conflicts due to fears later called the domino theory, which stated which concept?

How are the republican and democratic presidential candidates chosen? a. they are nominated by their state governments. b. each is nominated by his or her respective party. c. each is chosen by the governor of his or her home state. d. they are chosen by the house of representatives.