Question

How did the US policy makers seek to stimulate the economy and integrate the trans-Mississippi West into the nation, and how did this affect people living there?

Answer 1

US policy makers sought to stimulate the economy and integrate the trans-Mississippi West into the nation through a combination of land policies, such as the Homestead Act, and infrastructure projects, such as the transcontinental railroad. These policies had a significant impact on the people living in the West, as they led to the displacement of indigenous populations and the influx of white settlers and commercial interests.