Why was the government so eager to promote the growth of railroads?
Why was the government so eager to promote the growth of railroads? The government was eager to promote railroads because it would also promote western settlement, strengthen the trade & businesses & develop the country. The federal government gave land and made loans to the railroad companies.
How did railways change Britain?
Railways allowed people to travel further, more quickly. This allowed leisure travel, and contributed to the growth of seaside resorts. It also allowed people to live further from their places of work, as the phenomenon of commuting took hold.
When did the government control railroads?
One of the broadest acts of presidential power happened on this day in 1917, when President Woodrow Wilson issued an order for the federal government to nationalize the entire railroad system during World War I.