The dutch east asia company had a trade in asia.
a) circumnavigation
b) isthmus
c) monopoly
d) colony
e) missionary
f) persecution

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.