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The US government gave land to the railroads to help them expand. What impact did these land grants have on industries in the West?
The grants limited the amount of land that was available to industries in the West.
The grants allowed industries in the West to grow because they encouraged settlement and new industrial opportunities.
The grants had little impact on industries in the West.
The grants discouraged industries from moving west because the land was useless.

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The grants allowed industries in the West to grow because they encouraged settlement and new industrial opportunities.

Explanation: Land grants helped railroads build lines, sell land to settlers and businesses, open markets, lower transportation costs, and spur town growth—facilitating mining, ranching, agriculture, and other industries in the West.