Question

The US government gave land to the railroads to help them expand. What impact did these land grants have on

industries in the West?
A. The grants limited the amount of land that was available to industries in the West.
B. The grants allowed industries in the West to grow because they encouraged settlement and new industrial
opportunities
C. The grants had little impact on industries in the West.
D. The grants discouraged industries from moving west because the land was useless.

Answer 1

Answer:B

Explanation: the expansion of the railroads is how the west grew. Most towns came about because of a train station in the area and the people settled around that area.