How did the government become involved in economic development in the late 19th century? a.
It encouraged the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad by giving money and land to railroad companies which spurred economic growth.

b.
All of these are correct.
c.
It passed legislation like the Homestead Act which encouraged settlement of the West and economic development.
d.
It passed laws like the Sherman Anti-Trust Act that encouraged competition among companies.

Read the excerpt from jefferson’s inaugural address. “with all these blessings, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? still one thing more, fellow citizens—a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.” which identifies a presidential action taken by jefferson that reflects his attempt to realize the goals expressed in the excerpt? a. changing the tax system to reduce the size of government b. purchasing the louisiana territory from france c. creating a national prison system to incarcerate criminals d. improving social programs to feed the poor