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To help extand railroads accross the nation the government gave what to the people?
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The government gave land grants to people to help extend railroads across the country.
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What has the author William Galt written?
William Galt has written: 'Railway reform: its importance and practicability considered as affecting the nation, the shareholders, and the government' -- subject(s): Railroad law, Railroads and state 'Railway reform: its importance and practicability considered as affecting the nation' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Railroad law, Railroads and state
What agency was established to regulate rates that railroads charged across the nation?
Interstate Commerce Commission
What is a national government?
The government of a nation
Is Philippines a state or a nation or a government?
The Philippines is a nation.
What are Japan's mode of transportation?
The same as they are in any other industrialised nation - railroads, aircraft, automobiles, boats and ships.
Who controlled most of the nation's wealth during the Civil War?
There was no change of government on the federal side during the civil war. The Confederacy, of course, created their own government, but congress and the executive branch went along as always in the north.
What is the process by which a nation or countries ruled?
Governing
Is there a government for Washington D.C.?
its the nation's capitol. it has the federal government.
Does a nation have to have a government?
without a government the countries would have problems with trade, religions, etc...
What technological advancements of the early 1800s directly impacted the nation's economy?
Telegraph, railways, steamboats, phonograph recordings, ...
How did the railroads help develope the nation?
Any improved system of transportation helps the economy of a nation and aids development. Railroads moved crops to market . They moved coal to places that burned it. Passenger service created the tourist business for places like Florida and Colorado. Railroads sped mail delivery and mail was very important to business before telephones. Railroads provided rapid shipping of heavy items to people who lived far from the river routes. Railroads were better able to move freight during winter and spring when dirt roads became impassible. The transcontinental railroad connected the West Coast with the rest of the country.
What was the intent of Congress in passing the Staggers Rail Act?
Congress intended (1) to return the nation's railroads to financial health, (2) to replace government regulation wherever possible with the powers of competition, and (3) to continue to provide captive shippers with protection from "unreasonable" rates.
