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irga5000 [103]
4 years ago
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3. Explain how the railroads were funded.

History
1 answer:
BaLLatris [955]4 years ago
4 0

Answer:

According to www.loc.gov,

"In 1862, Congress passed the Pacific Railway Act, which authorized the construction of a transcontinental railroad. The first such railroad was completed on May 10, 1869."

I hope this helps you out!

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