What was one major way that the central pacific and union pacific railroad companies made a large profit in the 1800s?
a.) they sold railroad lines back to the government at a profit.
b.) they owned thriving businesses in the towns that developed along the railroad.
c.) they built railroad monopolies and continually raised prices.
d.) they sold pieces of land that were granted to them to build the railroad.

During andrew johnson’s presidency, the radical republicans gained control over policymaking in congress. they had enough power to override any presidential veto. how did the radical republicans use this opportunity? a. they blocked johnson’s weak reconstruction policies by taking charge of the reconstruction plan. b. they extended their support to johnson’s policies for reconstruction of the south. c. they removed johnson from office and took over the task of reconstructing the south. d. they removed all former confederates from office and stopped the south from rejoining the union.