Much corruption was involved in the rebuilding of the south’s roads, railroads, cities, and canals. these physical elements of a society are specifically called its:
a. plantations
c. installations
b. framework
d. infrastructure

Much corruption was involved in the rebuilding of the South’s roads, railroads, cities, and canals. These physical elements of a society are specifically called its infrastructure. Option D is correct.

Infrastructure is understood as all the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, or a city. Infrastructure includes the services and facilities necessary for its economy to function. Infrastructure is cmade up of public and private physical improvements including roads, bridges, tunnels, water supply, sewers, electrical grids, and telecommunications.