Federal Land Grants to Railroads as of 1871
Besides land, the government provided loans of $16,000 for each mile built on level land,
$32,000 for each mile built on hilly terrain, and $48,000 for each mile in high mountain
country
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Which conclusion is most clearly supported by the information in the map?
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A.The belief in laissez-faire prevented the federal government from helping railroads.
B.The federal government promoted transcontinental railroad construction.
C. Western railroads generated little profit for their owners.
D.Railroad companies had to buy the land they needed for construction.