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How did the location of federal land grants to railroads influence the growth of the west?
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By growing cash crops west
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In the second half of the 1800s what did the federal government encourage in the building of transcontinental railroads?
Railroad Builders received loans and grants from the federal government.
How did the federal government aid in the building of the transcotinental railroad?
By providing free grants of federal land to the railroad companies. :)
How did government grants to build railroads result in large-scale corruption?
The government grants helped to build railroads with large scale corruption because with the government handing out large amounts of money local politicians became greedy. Each politician, of course, wanted the railroad to run through his district, even if it made for an inefficient route.Bribery was commonplace.
Define conditions of aid?
Federal rules attached to the grants that states receive. States must agree to abide by these rules in order to receive the grants.
What were some effects of rapid growth of railroads?
Some effects of rapid growth of railroads were increased trade and faster military transportation. In addition, the banks ran out of loans cause of how rapidly they grew and left the farmers poor.
The federal government provided assistance to the railroads in the form of and?
land grants and loans
The federal government provided assistance to the railroads in the form of?
Transportation land grants and loans
In the second half of the 1800s what did the federal government encourage in the building of transcontinental railroads?
Railroad Builders received loans and grants from the federal government.
Why did the federal government provide land grants to companies to build railroads west?
It was because they needed railroads so they could of transport stuff that they needed from the west.
In what three ways do federal grants influence the states?
federal grants not only supply funds,but, by stipulating how the grants are to be used, also influence the states in a number of ways. Grants supply funds for programs that states may not otherwise be able to afford. Grants also stimulate programs and goals that the federal government believes are nessary. Finally, grants set certain minimum standards in the states. for example, the federal government provides a minimum public welfare program.
How does the federal government use grants to increase its influence over the states?
bomb stuff
Is a person convicted of felony driving under the influence of alcohol eligible for federal education grants?
Yes.
How can I get grants for school?
Grants are particular to each school and location. Feel free to contact your guidance counselor, or check your community center for an extensive list! Many towns offer grants, as well as Federal Grants.
Explain how the federal government uses grants to increase its influence over the states?
The federal government can't make the states change their laws, but they use grants as incentive for the states to make the states laws what the federal government wants. They offer grants for the roads for states to change the speed limit on highways to 65 mph.
The three types of federal grants are presently being administered?
There are several types of grants available for college students. Students could receive federal Pell grants, federal opportunity grants, and teacher education grants.
Why did government policy influence industrial growth?
Government policy also helped to spur growth by giving generous land grants to railroads and businesses and by placing high tariffs on imports.
How do you applied for the grants?
Federal grants/washington dc
