Railroads and Early Homesteading, 1862–1890
Abstract
Chapter 5 considers the role of railroads and the various railroad land grants as complementary policies to homesteading during the twenty-five years following the Civil War.
Fields of Study & Subjects
American Environmental and Regional History
Historical Economic and Social Studies
Military history and social perspectives
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 112–144
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter