Which statement best explains why the transcontinental railroad took several years to build? digging through mountains was difficult, and harsh weather slowed progress. several civil war battles took place nearby and kept work from progressing. congress fought over funding for the railroad, leading to work stoppages. immigrants were not interested in railroad work, which made it hard to fill jobs.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?