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krek1111 [17]
2 years ago
10

Question 8 of 10

History
1 answer:
Rudiy272 years ago
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Answer:

Explanation:

The Government helped to build the Transcontinental Railroad by passing The Pacific Railway Act, which authorized the construction of the railroad across the country. The government gave land grants to the railroad companies so they could build the tracks and also sell them to finance the construction.

So, C

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