Unit 10

Transcontinental Railroad Authorization

Jan 1, 1862

A railroad that linked the east coast railroad system with California's railroad system, revolutionizing transportation in the west.

Morrill Land Grant Act

Jul 1, 1862

Act that provided public lands to states for the establishment of agricultural colleges.

Homestead Act

Oct 1, 1862

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

Feb 1, 1887

Act that compelled railroads to publish standard rebates and prohibit rates and pools.

Dawes Severalty Act

Dec 1, 1887

An act that broke up Indian reservations and distributed land to individual households.

World's Columbian Exposition

Sep 1, 1893

An exposition held in Chicago to honor the 400th anniversary of Columbus first voyage.