Question

The Pacific Railway Acts of 1862 granted land to railroad companies to build the transcontinental railroad. What was the effect of the railroads selling this land?

A.
The Supreme Court ruled the land grants unconstitutional.
B.
Steamship companies failed because people traveled by train.
C.
There was an increase in population in the American interior.
D.
Farmers were pushed off the land to build cities and towns.

Answer 1

Answer: There was an increase in population in the American interior .

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