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In the last half of the 19th century, the railroad industry significantly benefited from government subsidies, including land grants and loans, which facilitated rapid expansion and infrastructure development. The agricultural sector also received support through various policies, including the Homestead Act, which encouraged settlement and farming in the West. Additionally, the steel industry gained from government contracts and investments, particularly during the industrialization period. These subsidies played a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape of the United States during this era.
The cotton gin I suppose.
The oil industry was the first to develop within the late 1800's and early 1900's. This set the stage for the countries that would end up with the most wealth.
Cornelius Vanderbilt
The transcontinental railroad
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Some industries that benefited from railroad expansion were;the coal industrythe lumber industrythe furniture industrythe steel industry
The westing house project
It benefited railroad companies and train travelers.
Name one industry that grew because of the railroad
The cattle industry and mining were very important in the westward expansion. They were two of the main reasons why the railroad was built. Without the railroad many small towns would not have been founded.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt controlled the railroad industry.
One statement that is not true regarding the expansion of the railroads is that no laws were passed to regulate the railroads. This was during the expansion from 1860 to 1900. (A+) Railroad expansion took business away from the trucking industry.
By providing land grants for building tracks.
By providing land grants for building tracks.
the Railroad industry