What does this mean, in your own words?
Confucius believe that role-modeling (both positive and negative examples) is an effective instructional method that people can learn.

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.