United States History Question of the Day
Answer and Explanation

Domestic Northern Developments

Homestead Certificate
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Question 0110113:

Which of the following domestic developments in the North did not occur during the Civil War?

(A) the Homestead Act provided 160 acres of land virtually free to any citizen willing to occupy it for five years
(B) the Morrill Land Grant Act helped the financing of public colleges
(C) the National Bank Act created a national banking system
(D) Treasury notes known as greenbacks were issued and fluctuated in value in relation to the success of Union armies
(E) the transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory, Utah

Answer: 

(E) the transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory, Utah

Explanation: The Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad construction crews met at Promontory, Utah in 1869. All of the other events occurred between 1861 and 1865.
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