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Where were the vast tracks of land that congress gave to the railroads?
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In the west.
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Where were the vast tracts of land the congress gave to the railroads?
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How did the government help the railroads connect the west coast with the rest of the countrty?
They gave them lots of land to build the tracks on. Another answer: railroads were given checker-board parcels of land on which to build their road beds, and afterward the railroads could sell the land for profit to settlers.
Which industry was helped when the government gave them a huge pieces of land in the Western states?
railroads
Which industry was helped when government gave them huge pieces of land in the western states?
railroads
How did the government actively help railroads companies?
The government gave railroad companies large pieces of land.
Where were the vast tracts of land the congress gave to the railroads?
MIDWEST
How did the government help the railroads connect the west coast with the rest of the countrty?
They gave them lots of land to build the tracks on. Another answer: railroads were given checker-board parcels of land on which to build their road beds, and afterward the railroads could sell the land for profit to settlers.
What did the government to help build railroads?
They assisted in the acquisition of land for the tracks to go through.
Which industry was helped when the government gave them a huge pieces of land in the Western states?
railroads
Which industry was helped when government gave them huge pieces of land in the western states?
railroads
What role did the US government play in the expansion of railroads during the late 1800s?
The government gave the railroads massive concessions. In many areas, they gave the companies land grants of one-half of all land within 10 miles of new tracks. They gave the railroads business with mail and freight. They gave the railroads rights to do business in select areas. In addition, towns often gave the railroads free land for stations and switchyards.
How did the government help build the railroads?
They gave them lots of land to build the tracks on. Another answer: railroads were given checker-board parcels of land on which to build their road beds, and afterward the railroads could sell the land for profit to settlers.
What purposed did congress begin granting federal land in 1850?
to devolop railroads
For what purpose did congress begin granting federal land in 1859?
to devolop railroads
To help extand railroads accross the nation the government gave what to the people?
The government gave land grants to people to help extend railroads across the country.
What industry was helped when government gave them huge pieces of land in the western states?
the railroads
What industry helped when the government gave them huge pieces of land in the western states?
the railroads
