Question

which role did the U.S. government play in the building of the transcontinental railroad. A. very little role B. somewhat of a role C. no role D. a significant role

Answer 1

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 Four of the five transcontinental railroads were built with assistance from the federal government through land grants.