What earned Richard Nixon the nickname "Tricky Di. ck"? A. He negotiated with China and the Soviet Union in secret.
B. He attacked the press for releasing the Pentagon Papers.
C. He associated his political rivals with Communism.
D. He tried to cover up the Watergate scandal.

AP_EX - US HISTORY

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.