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Amasa Stone's reputation was greatly affected by what event in 1876?

Ashtabula River railroad disaster
American Civil War
Great Chicago Fire
The Long Depression

Answer

The Ashtabula River railroad disaster occurred in 1876 when a bridge near Ashtabula, Ohio collapsed under the weight of a passenger train, causing 92 deaths and numerous injuries. This tragic event significantly impacted Amasa Stone's reputation and career. As the superintendent and chief engineer of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, Stone's decisions and oversight came under immense scrutiny.