The Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads were granted "right of way." What was included in this permission?

A. ownership of the land surrounding their tracks

B. the ability for railroad workers to stay in any local households

C. authority over all lands west of the Mississippi

D. the same natural rights granted to people were granted to the railroad companies

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9 November, 12:21

The Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads were granted "right of way." What was included in this permission?

A. ownership of the land surrounding their tracks

B. the ability for railroad workers to stay in any local households

C. authority over all lands west of the Mississippi

D. the same natural rights granted to people were granted to the railroad companies

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Ryleigh Ortega · Answer 1

What the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads, they have granted a permission in the "right of way" which includes the ownership of the land that surrounded their tracks