*im doing the test right now* how were women seen in the puritan society a. as less important than men b. as examples of holiness and encouraged to say what they believed c. as equal as men responsible for preaching d. as closer to god than men and responsible for making community rules

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.