Question

How did the U.S. government encourage the growth of the railroad industry in
the late 1800s?

Answer 1

Answer:

The government encouraged the building of the transcontinental railroad by passing the Pacific Railway Act in 1862 and by offering land to railroad companies for every mile of track laid by that railroad company.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

state and US government subsidy bonds

public lands provided by extensive US land grants

Explanation:

The rail line was built by three private companies over public lands provided by extensive US land grants. Construction was financed by both state and US government subsidy bonds as well as by company issued mortgage bonds.

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