Question

In an attempt to settle the West,

the federal government gave the
railroad companies large "land
grants."
Which of the following was a
result of the "land grants?"
A. People relied more heavily on covered wagons
to go
West.
B. The railroad companies made a larger profit
due to the fact they did not have to pay for the
land.
C. The federal government made a lot of money
off the interest of the grants.
D. It was a very long time before the West was

Answer 1

B. The railroad companies made a larger profit

due to the fact they did not have to pay for the

land.

Step-by-step explanation:

The federal government gave land grants to railroad companies as an incentive for them to build railroads in the West. The land grants allowed the railroad companies to acquire large amounts of land for free, which they could then sell or use for their own purposes. As a result, the railroad companies were able to make a larger profit, since they did not have to pay for the land that they were using. The other options are not correct.