Answer:
True, Railroad companies gave discounts to politicians and wealthy families
Explanation:
Yes, Railroad companies gave discounts to politicians and wealthy families. This is evident from the case of Crédit Mobilier scandal (1872-1873) where the stock holders of Union Pacific Railroad formed a rail road company of their own i.e the Crédit Mobilier of America and gave the contract to this firm and also sold shares to influential congressmen.
