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Fofino [41]
2 years ago
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What was the purpose of the pacific railroad act ?

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katovenus [111]2 years ago
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On July 1, 1862, this law was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln. This law aimed to give government incentives to encourage talent, character, and a willingness to invest in the development of the nation's first transcontinental railroad. It offered government incentives to men who had these qualities.

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