Why did the American people (through Congress) agree to build a transcontinental railroad across the mostly unsettled American West? Who benefitted from the railroad and how? Be sure and use examples from the article to explain your position. Be sure and consider how a variety of Americans were affected by the cost, profits, and construction of the transcontinental railroad.
Why did the American people (through Congress) agree to build a transcontinental railroad…
Why did the American people (through Congress) agree to build a transcontinental railroad across the mostly unsettled American West? Who benefitted from the railroad and how? Be...
