LA US2.1
1
In the period from 1860 to 1900, the Federal Government encouraged the settlement of the West by
A. Passing an increased number of liberal immigration laws
B. Selling the most fertile public land to Native American Indians
C. Providing free transportation to settlers moving to the frontier
D. Granting tracts of land to railroad companies to encourage construction
US2.2
2. Between 1865 and 1920, railroad companies contributed to the economic development of the United
States by
A. Eliminating the need for water transportation
B. Concentrating on military rather than civilian tasks
c. Encouraging the formation of farm workers' unions
D. Providing the most efficient means of transportation over long distances
3. In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?
A. By claiming productive land for business leaders to develop
B. By charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market