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QuizMultiple Choice

The Transcontinental Railroad

Question 8 • CA-MS United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict B

Which best describes why President Lincoln supported the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862?

Answer
A
He had invested money in the Union Pacific Railroad company.
B
He wanted to show that he was more powerful than Congress.
C
He had dreams of traveling to the frontier.
D
He wanted to connect the different parts of the Union.

Explanation

The Pacific Railroad Act authorized a transcontinental railroad, which would link the eastern and western parts of the country. During the Civil War, Lincoln supported projects that helped strengthen and unite the Union. The best answer is that he wanted to connect the different parts of the Union.

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