Why did the london company sponsor the jamestown settlement?
the company wanted to find a waterway to the orient.
the land and climate was favorable for growing crops.
the company hoped to be repaid in silver and gold from jamestown.

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.

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