Why did the federal government want a transcontinental railroad built?

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I agree: To aid with westward expansion

to make travel across nation easier

to connect trade routes between the east and west coasts.

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Nathanvda answered Aug 12, 2019

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Because it would connect the East and the west it would have encouraged people to settle west and devop the land

Emadpres answered Aug 16, 2019

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