Question

In the mid- to late 1800s, the US government granted land to railroad companies to expand their networks. What is another way that railroad companies used the land? A.They mined the land for coal and other natural resources. B.They sold some of the land to farmers and ranchers. C.They built factories along the rail lines. D.They created land preservations in order to protect the environment.

Answer 1

B. is the answer . :)

Answer 2

In the mid- to late 1800s, the US government granted land to railroad companies to expand their networks and another way that railroad companies use the land is : B. they sold some land to farmers and ranchers

They sold their land with a lot of perks so they could get a pretty high price for the land. The land is located near the railroad system which will make the distribution of the product will be a lot easier and will increase the overall profit of the farmers do to reduced distribution cost.