In which industrial sector did Witte achieve government control?
Oil
Farming
Textiles
Railroad lines
Answer
During his time as Minister of Finance, Sergei Witte achieved government control of railroad lines, which had previously been controlled by private interests. Witte saw railroads as a key tool for developing the Russian economy, and he invested heavily in their construction. This investment paid off, as railroads helped to boost Russia's industrial production and trade.
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