Which of the following statements best describes the interaction of religion and culture? A. Cultures influence religions, but religions do not influence cultures.
B. Religions influence cultures, but cultures do not influence religions.
C. Religions and cultures influence each other constantly.
D. Religions and cultures do not influence each other.

C.  

Religions and cultures influence each other constantly.

Explanation:

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the first phase of the government’s plan for settlement was building the transcontinental railroad. the railroad provided a way to bring settlers and manufactured goods west and ship their agricultural and mining produce east. the transcontinental railroad was an essential artery for rapid development of the frontier.

the second phase of the government’s plan was a liberal land distribution policy that made it possible for many people to homestead. with these two key elements—transportation and cheap land—the government rapidly achieved its goal of persuading people to move west, settle on farms, and push back the frontier.