The most significant development shaping the American economy after the Civil War was the __________.
A) growth of the arms industry
B) growth of the meatpacking industry
C) decline in the railroads
D) emergence and consolidation of large-scale corporations

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The emergence and consolidation of large-scale corporations, often referred to as trusts or monopolies during this period, significantly shaped the American economy after the Civil War by dominating various industries, driving economic growth, and changing the nature of work and business practices.

The Most Significant Development Shaping the American Economy After the Civil