Q. In the selection, how does the bird contribute to the theme? A)It symbolizes the hope that dreams can give to a person.

B)It symbolizes how clever dreams can be.

C)It symbolizes how dreams can escape a person.

D)It symbolizes how quickly dreams can be crushed.

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.

Ithink the answer is a.