1. Why did the British attempt to raise taxes in the colonies?
A. They needed to pay for the French and Indian War,
B. They needed to fight the threat from Napoleon.
C. Money was needed to finance colonial social programs.
D. Money was needed to pay for Native American territory.

Possess private property.

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.