The Federal Government Granted 200 Million Acres of Land to Railroads

The federal government granted 200 million acres of land to railroads.  Which of the following statements presents accurate information about these land grants?

A) The railroads were required to return 1\3 of the profits from the sale of this land to the federal government.
B) The alternate section provision allowed state governments to purchase portions of the land grants from the railroads at reduced prices.
C) The federal government incurred huge revenue losses under the land grant program.
D) Congress required railroad companies that received land grants to transport mail, troops and government property at reduced rates.