The federal government encouraged construction of western railroads principally through
a. grants of land.
b. cash subsidies.
c. subduing the Plains Indians.
d. liberalizing immigration laws.
e. encouraging the development of labor unions.
ANS: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).