How did the federal government use land grants in the West in the 1860s? The government gave them to railroad companies for deve
lopment. The government relocated American Indians onto reservations. The government withheld land grants until the Civil War was over. The government gave land to African Americans after the Civil War.
Answer: The government gave them to railroad companies for development.
Explanation:
The United States government used part of the public domain land to aid and support the construction of railroads.
Private banks were hesitant to grant money to railroad companies because they would probably take lots of time to pay it off. That´s why Congress granted land to the railroad companies. Four out of the five transcontinental railroads were created with aid from the federal government. This contributed to a faster settlement of the West.
The Boss of a political machine is responsible for overseeing the operation and ensuring that his assistants are giving out the proper jobs and greasing the machine to ensure that people continue to take part in it.
The main reason why the Spanish built the St. Augustine fort in Florida was "to protect their sea route to the Caribbean" since this was a crucial port for many engaged in trade within the Caribbean.
