Which canal did the B&O Railroad compete with for trade?
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Erie Canal
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Answer
The B&O Railroad faced competition from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal for trade with coal fields in western Maryland. This competition influenced the route and development of the railroad.
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