In the late 1800s, the first state government reform legislation reguarding railroad practices addressed.

A. dangerous railroad conditions

B. rebates given to small companies

C. rates for passenger travel

D. rates for shipping and storing grain

In the late 1800s, the first state government reform legislation regarding railroad practices addressed rates for shipping and storing grain.

Option: D

Explanation:

Rail road practices were reformed by the legislation taken by state government. It addressed the revised rates for shipping and extension of facilities regarding storing of grains. Ships are very important for carrying high weight materials, goods that are called cargo items.

The storage capacity in the ships are huge that can easily accomodates number of goods at a time. If the rates of shipping and charges for storing grains reasonable then it will encourage business policies and trade motives. In the late half of 1800 century this initiative was taken.