Amajor lumber industry began in the piney woods of texas.

a)
north

b)
east

c)
south

d)
west

! : d

The answer would be E the east side is lush and have forests

The answer would be B

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.