Question

Why were railroad companies in a hurry to complete many miles of track-laying in the mid 1800s?

Answer 1

They were given many acres of government-owned land for every mile created.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

They were given many acres of government-owned land for every mile created.

Step-by-step explanation:

Congress passed the Pacific Railroad Act in 1862. This led to the creation of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific.