Explain the unfortunate cycle concerning the relationship of settlers and indians.

Settlers were constantly taking more land than either they agreed for, or just what didnt belong to them, the Indians would fight back and lose in the end, they would shrink back and find more land, there would be peace for a little while, and then settlers would keep wanting more land

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.