Which statement describes how the transcontinental railroad affected the united states during the late 1800s? A) the railroad contributed to the rapid settlement and growth of towns in the west. B) the railroad caused a rapid decline in agriculture and mining in the west. C) the railroad contributed to population growth and increased share cropping in the east. D) the railroad prompted Congress to buy land and create national parks in the east.

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otzi the iceman existed at a time when the climate was warm

the renaissance was a historical movement that started in italy but spread through europe, that symbolized the end of the middle age and the beginning of the modern age.

this period in time was characterized by innovation, creativity, imagination and restoration of principles and moral values. in this time, europe classic past history was revisited and put up for debate. it was a social, political, artistic and literary movement that began as an effort to emulate the societies of classic ancient greece and rome.