2. Based on this excerpted document, what role did state governments play in the economy?
1. They adopted a laissez-faire role, allowing private businesses to grow the
economy without government intervention or help.
2. They spent public money on infrastructure projects designed to help businesses
grow and profit.
3. They defended Native American land claims against speculators on western lands
4. They forbid private businesses to use canals and railroads built with funding from
the state government.