Before 1865, where were most of the railroad tracks in the united states concentrated?

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.

The religious scholar believes that the universe is so complex that it could not be created and directed by a signal god. which of these religions would best reflect the scholars beliefs

What was the first major route to connect europe and asia