Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a
The average price of a 500 pound bale of cotton in 1876 was $35.00.
b
The railroad encouraged settlements in Texas west of the 98th meridian.
c
Train freight rates to transport bales of cotton were half the price of wagon freight weights.
d
The railroad only crossed the 98th meridian in Texas at one location, near Austin.

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Situation #2: imagine that you are a newspaper editor in columbus, oh in 1863. the civil war has been dragging on for more than two years already and shows no signs of ending soon. you are aware that many black males are willing to enlist in the union army but you fear that they may be mistreated and abused by the majority of soldiers on either side in this war. write a one-page letter (double spaced) editorial for tomorrow's edition of the newspaper. the topic is military service in the union army by free african american males. in your editorial, take a clear position for or against having black men join the fight. be sure to give reasons for whatever position you choose to take.