Question

Which group was charged the highest rates by the railroads during the late 19th century?
A. bankers
B. farmers
C. factory owners
D. immigrants

Answer 1

the Immigrants had been charged the higest rate by the railroads during the late 19th century

Answer 2

The farmers were charged the highest rates by the railroads during the late 19th century.

Hence the correct answer is B. farmers.

The farmers suffered the most as they had to give their properties to the railroad companies to make the rail road.

At that time as it was necessary to build the rail road, the seizure of the properties was legal.