Which of the following belongs on the blank line of the chart? a. Higher birthrate as people sought to send their children to work
b. Mass movement of people from cities back to farms
c. Breakup of families as fathers left home out of shame or to search for work
d. Increase of monetary aid from foreign countries​

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.