Railroad Development

Question:
The federal government gave land and made loans to the railroad companies. Why was the government so eager to promote the growth of railroads?

Answer: The government was eager to promote the growth of railroads because the railroads were becoming important for developing the country in the west. The government wanted to promote the railroads because the railroads were becoming more reliable for business. The railroads were making the economy greater because of trade and interdependence. The government wanted to promote the railroads because also, the railroads were bringing the country together more because everyone had to relay on one another for trade and so forth. The railroads were making jobs for people who weren't able to work, and the railroads were getting bigger and making the country greater as a whole.