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Schach [20]
1 year ago
15

How did Abraham Lincoln affect the construction of the transcontinental railroad?

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Simora [160]1 year ago
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Answer: A) Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 into law, which stimulated the construction of the railroad.

Explanation: Just took the test :)

fiasKO [112]1 year ago
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Answer:

The Pacific Railway Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on July 1, 1862. This act provided Federal government support for the building of the first transcontinental railroad, which was completed on May 10, 1869

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