What did president hoover believe was the best way to fix the economy?

He did nothing, He believed that it was part of a "boom - bust' cycle of capitalism. He therefore believed that the economy in general, and the stock market in particular, would in effect fix themselves.

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.