True or False Stephen Douglas is the "architect" of the Compromise of 1850.
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False

Senetor Henry Clay is the "architect" of the Compromise of 1850.

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.