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What action supposedly gained Schuyler Colfax payments from the Union Pacific Railroad?

  • For building the railroad

  • For endorsing the railroad

  • For taking favorable action during construction of the railroad

  • For promoting the railroad

Answer

Schuyler Colfax was a Republican politician who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1863 to 1869. He was also the 17th Vice President of the United States from 1869 to 1873. During his time in office, Colfax allegedly received payments from the Union Pacific Railroad in exchange for taking favorable action during the construction of the railroad.
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