Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the railroad?
A) It is a good example of "technology transfer" (from England to the U.S.) -the first operating railroad was in England.
B) It is an American home product-the first operating railroad was in the U.S.
C) It was invented in England but first put into operation in the U.S.
D) It was invented in the U.S. but first put into operation in England.
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