In an attempt to settle the West,
the federal government gave the
railroad companies large "land
grants."
Which of the following was a
result of the "land grants?"
A. People relied more heavily on covered wagons
to go
West.
B. The railroad companies made a larger profit
due to the fact they did not have to pay for the
land.
C. The federal government made a lot of money
off the interest of the grants.
D. It was a very long time before the West was
