The main cause of the development of the railroads is western land grants. This was a significant factor as the U.S. government provided land to railroad companies to encourage the construction of rail lines, facilitating the expansion and transportation across the western territories.
Multiple Choice
What was the main cause of the development of the railroads?
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overcrowding in the East
overcrowding in the East
the Gold Rush
the Gold Rush
western land grants
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