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A railroad that linked the east coast railroad system with California's railroad system, revolutionizing transportation in the west.
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Act that provided public lands to states for the establishment of agricultural colleges.
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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.
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Act that compelled railroads to publish standard rebates and prohibit rates and pools.
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An act that broke up Indian reservations and distributed land to individual households.
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An exposition held in Chicago to honor the 400th anniversary of Columbus first voyage.
