What was the Pennsylvania Railroad's status in 1882?
The largest corporation in the world
The second largest corporation in the world
The largest corporation in the United States
The largest railroad in the United States
Answer
At its peak in 1882, the Pennsylvania Railroad was not only the largest railroad by traffic and revenue, but also the largest corporation in the world.
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