The medici family is an example of the wealthy supporters of the arts who often commissioned artists to paint murals or portraits. what is a term for this type of person?

pilgrims
patrons
puritans
dissenters

The term is patron

-I didn't actually know this until i looked at the other answer, i just want the points

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.