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What was William Cornelius Van Horne's most famous accomplishment?
Building the first Canadian transcontinental railway
Inventing the telephone
Creating the first airplane
Founding the Ford Motor Company
Answer
William Cornelius Van Horne is best known for overseeing the construction of the first Canadian transcontinental railway, which was completed in 1885, in under half the projected time. This achievement connected Canada from coast to coast and played a significant role in the country's development.
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