With the growth of cities and industrialization, more people had free time and a budget on which they could plan a lifestyle. How did pop culture reflect these developments for Americans, and bring together people from diverse backgrounds and classes?

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.