The author makes a very strong argument for the significance of WWI in the this article. In no more than 30 words, please sum up the author’s main argument and back it up with at least two pieces of evidence.

Why do you have to ask such hard questions.

Answer is mass marketing.

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.