Which best describes paine’s purpose in writing common sense?
a. to persuade readers to fight for independence from britain
b. to persuade readers to seek a peaceful reconciliation with britain
c. to persuade readers to demand fair representation in the british parliament
d. to persuade readers to exchange ideas freely with the british

A. to persuade readers to fight for independence from Britain. 

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.