Answer: D
Explanation: The British were known for having a very strong navy. In fact, Germany was scared to make a navy before WW2 because they knew it would be crushed, that's why they used submarines.
The other respondent gave some nice information -- I'll line things up in order and correct one error in that answer's dates. (The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 is in view with this question, not the 1918 action in which Congress adopted railroad time zones.)
#1. First transcontinental railroad created (1863-69)
#2. Farmers form the Grange to address railroad abuses (1873)
#3. Munn v. Illinois gives states the right to regulate railroads (1876)
<span>#4. U.S towns establish railroad time (1883)
#5. </span>Congress passes the Interstate Commerce Act (1887)<span>
#6. </span>Railroads' financial problems prompt nationwide economic panic (1893)<span>
#7. </span>Pullman car workers launch violent strike (1894)
#8. Supreme court rules Interstate Commerce Commission cannot set maximum railroad rate (1897).
<em>The case that came before the Supreme Court was </em><span><em>Interstate Commerce Commission v. Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Co.</em></span> <span>
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Slave codes were pretty much specific laws for slaves back in the day. They were important to the people owning them so the slaves would have to stay their slaves and could not escape or gain any citizenship