What are the main historical sources of the democratic tradition

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of american citizens? a-it increased the wealth of all americans and enabled them to travel more.b-it made cross-country travel too expensive for ordinary americans.c-it decreased the safety of americans who moved to settle the plains.d-it shortened travel time between the east and west for all americans.

What was new about the writing system developed by the phoenicians, and why was this important to the growth of knowledge and spread of ideas?

In what ways did the french revolution produce freedom? what were the limits of this freedom?