Asked by Kyndal Frain on Jun 07, 2024
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How did the trans-continental railroad finally get congressional approval?
Trans-Continental Railroad
A railway system extending across a continent; in the U.S., it primarily refers to the railroad that linked the East and West coasts in 1869.
Congressional Approval
The act of validating, endorsing, or passing legislation or other measures by a legislative body, particularly the United States Congress.
- Assess the challenges encountered by individuals moving westward and the government's assistance in facilitating this exploration.
- Gain insight into how the ideologies of "free soil" and "free labor" evolved and their significance on the political dynamics of the time.
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Rabeen ShresthaJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
When the southern democrats left after the Civil War, Republicans had the necessary votes to pass the legislation.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the challenges encountered by individuals moving westward and the government's assistance in facilitating this exploration.
- Gain insight into how the ideologies of "free soil" and "free labor" evolved and their significance on the political dynamics of the time.
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