Question

In the mid to late 1800s, the US government granted land to railroad companies to expand their networks. What is another way that railroad companies used the land?

Answer 1

primarily alternative way that these railroad companies used their land was to either sell it or rent it out to private business, and occasionally individuals, since the rail companies did not always need all the land they were given for development. 

Answer 2

They sold some of the land to farmers and ranchers.