Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Look at the map above. All of the following climate regions are located in the lower 48 states, except the _ region.

highlands

subarctic

semiarid

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.