The federal government gave land and made loans to the railroad companies. Why was the government so eager to promote the growth of railroads?
The United States Government wanted badly for the railroad companies to achieve success because of the positive effect it would have on the American economy. The railroads connected the entire country, which allowed for many opportunities that hadn't even been thought of beforehand. They allowed businessmen to travel all over the country and expand their businesses easily. They also allowed for people to move westward and settle there, creating towns with prospering economies.
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