Question

How did the government facilitate the expansion of the railroads?

Answer 1

Answer: The government influenced a national network, creating the first transcontinental railroad at the start of the civil war, nation had about 30,000 miles of track by 1890

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Answer 2

So the federal government passed the Pacific Railroad Act that provided land grants to railroads. This provided public lands to railroad companies in exchange for building tracks in specific locations.The federal government hoped the railroad profits would be reinvested for further expansion.

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