According to the textbook,the Civil War had little effect on federal government decisions to subsidize the building of the transcontinental railroad.

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The Civil War played a significant role in the federal government's decision to subsidize the building of the transcontinental railroad. The need to connect the eastern and western parts of the country quickly for military purposes and to facilitate trade and commerce was a driving force behind the decision to provide financial assistance to the railroad companies.

According to the Textbook,the Civil War Had Little Effect on Federal