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Transcontinental Railroad Authorization
A railroad that linked the east coast railroad system with California's railroad system, revolutionizing transportation in the west. -
Morrill Land Grant Act
Act that provided public lands to states for the establishment of agricultural colleges. -
Homestead Act
A federal law that gave settlers 160 acres of land and about $30 if they settled and improved on the land for about 5 years. -
Interstate Commerce Act
Act that compelled railroads to publish standard rebates and prohibit rates and pools. -
Dawes Severalty Act
An act that broke up Indian reservations and distributed land to individual households. -
World's Columbian Exposition
An exposition held in Chicago to honor the 400th anniversary of Columbus first voyage.
