Answer: Reconstruction refers to the specific time period after the Civil War when the United States was rebuilding itself.
The Reconstruction era lasted from 1865 to 1877.
Explanation:
- doubled the size of the US
- allowed for western expansion
- US gained a lot of natural resources
Your answer is going to be A. Because an act had been signed to help encourage the building of this railroad.
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