Question

HOW DID THE U.S. SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAILROAD?

Answer 1

Answer:The government encouraged the building of the transcontinental railroad by passing the Pacific Railway Act in 1862 and by offering land to railroad companies for every mile of track laid by that railroad company. ... The government offered each company land along its right-of-way.

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Answer 2

Answer: The government encouraged the building of the transcontinental railroad by passing the Pacific Railway Act in 1862 and by offering land to railroad companies for every mile of track laid by that railroad company. ... The government offered each company land along its right-of-way.