Why did the railroad companies 'hike up' their prices with the expansion of
railroad track to the West?
A. The business expenses were very high compared to the
number of train travelers.
B. Railroad companies knew people would pay a lot for a
much faster and safer way to travel west.
C. The government regulated the prices of the railroads
and taxed them to pay Civil War debt.
D. One company controlled the entire railroad industry so
it had a monopoly on the market.

the hollywood film industry of 1950 was threatened on several different fronts. television broadcasting was rapidly becoming the dominant entertainment medium in the united states. the paramount anti-trust consent decree requiring separate ownership for production companies and theater chains had gone into effect on 1 january 1950. large numbers of young men and women were marrying, having children, and moving to the suburbs, which affected the viability of downtown first-run movie theaters. foreign revenues were endangered by protectionist tactics including quota systems, high taxes, and blocked funds. finally, the morality and patriotism of hollywood films and filmmakers were under attack from government, religious, and citizens' groups.

explanation:

im going to go with b.

somalia is located at letter d and sudan is located at letter b.