AP World Historyhardmcq1 pt
The construction of colonial railroads primarily served
A.extracting resources to the coast for export
B.linking African cities together
C.passenger tourism
D.military defense against China
Explanation
Core Concept
Colonial railways connected mines and plantations to ports, not to local development.
Correct Answer
Aextracting resources to the coast for export
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