Are the statements about the effects of railroads in the late 1800s true or false? The expansion of railways lowered the cost of shipping goods. Railroad mileage increased in the West, reducing the effects of settlement on American Indians. The building of the railroads changed the environment of the West. The Transcontinental Railroad was completed before the Civil War ended.

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the speaker of which statement would be best served by joining an interest group?

i want politicians to make more of an effort for lgbt rights!

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the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]

the first two years of american revolution was not very encouraging for the patriots since the british were far superior in sea power, arms and troops.