The federal goal of making land widely accessible, especially in the last half of the 19th century,
a. was largely realized without fraud or favoritism.
b. was implemented despite a process that favored special interests.
c. was often subverted by fraud.
d. None of the above is correct.
e. Only b and c are correct.
Question 2
According to Gary Libecap and Ronald Johnson, which of the following was a positive outcome of fraudulently obtaining land by larger firms?
a. Fines charged to fraudulent companies provided substantial revenues for the federal government.
b. Resources were transferred to companies that could take advantage of economies of scale.
c. Conflicts between farmers and railroads were reduced.
d. Legislators friendly to economic development were elected because of backing from the fraudulent companies.
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