Baron de montesquieu believed that a separation
of powers would
(1) prevent tyranny by acting as a check on power
(2) restore authority to the roman catholic
church
(3) increase corruption of political authority
(4) decrease the power of the middle class

(1) prevent tyranny by acting as a check on power.

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.