In 1893, membership in the National American Woman Suffrage Association stood at 13,000. The group had some success by 1900, as more than half the states allowed women to vote in the local elections. Which states adopted full women’s suffrage by 1900?

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.