Do you know this for social studies

disprove

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Explanation:

Usually in a formal argument, refute is to offer evidence that disproves your opponent's argument.

Pertain: does not mean refute. Pertain means that evidence offered is a sound basis for offering the evidence.

Empower means to give power to something. It's not the answer.

Mandate: a formal order -- usually by a superior court.

In the mid- to late 1800s, the US government granted land to railroad companies to expand their networks. What is another way that railroad companies used the land? They sold some of the land to farmers and ranchers.