Agroup of volunteers in san francisco began making a quilt in 1987 to honor their friends and family members who had died of a. ebola b. aids c. cancer d. heart disease

AIDS was common in 1897 in San Francisco

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.