What contributed to the decision by US leaders to pass the Pacific Railway Act of 1862? A.
the rapid settlement of the American West

B.
conflict between settlers and American Indians

C.
British efforts to cut off access to trade with Europe

D.
high rates of unemployment among recent immigrants

the hollywood film industry of 1950 was threatened on several different fronts. television broadcasting was rapidly becoming the dominant entertainment medium in the united states. the paramount anti-trust consent decree requiring separate ownership for production companies and theater chains had gone into effect on 1 january 1950. large numbers of young men and women were marrying, having children, and moving to the suburbs, which affected the viability of downtown first-run movie theaters. foreign revenues were endangered by protectionist tactics including quota systems, high taxes, and blocked funds. finally, the morality and patriotism of hollywood films and filmmakers were under attack from government, religious, and citizens' groups.

explanation:

some american cities felt workers were being oppressed by business monopolies