Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The first locomotives were used in the U. S. in the 1780s.
b. Construction on the transcontinental railroad began in 1785.
C. By 1890, 165,000 miles of track had been laid across America.
d. The transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869.

b. Construction on the transcontinental railroad began in 1785.

Explanation:

The construction on the Transcontinental railroad began in 1863.

At that time, the purpose of this construction was to connect the eastern and western part of united states. This allow distribution of product thorough land can be done almost nationwide. (it's impossible before because they had to rely on horses)

This railroad attracted many investors and immigrants from other countries that see this as an opportunity to open a business in any part of united states and able to have the whole nations as the potential target market. It's regarded as one of the greatest invention in American history and contributed to massive economic growth for united states.

B

Explanation:

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health care plans in the united states having high costs because they are focusing on providing quality programs for different groups of individuals. the quality of the service is based on money flow received from the members. without this investment, couldn't be possible a constant scientific searching to prevent death and illness caused because of low levels of health investigation. currently, the complaints are not about the highest cost, but about the coverage and benefits to access the necessary health services required by the members.  

besides, if a global health system is established the quality levels will fall down because of the standardized of the health. the access to care will increase but the quality will be low because it depends on the money invested.