The Alternate-Section Provision Was Designed to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The alternate-section provision was designed to

• A) allow the government to share in increased land values resulting from railroad building.
• B) encourage private businesses to locate along railroad routes.
• C) discourage farmers from cultivating crops near railroad routes.
• D) make railroad stations more accessible to families.

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