How did the development of railroads affect the country?

Me < 3 there are multiple ‘3rd party’ political parties in the us. what are the benefits of having 3rd parties? what are the disadvantages of being a member of one? would the u.s. benefit if there were more 3rd parties created, more support for the current ones, or would it be best to get rid of them altogether? why?

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.

Why had conditions in france deteriorated in 1778 and 1789