The development of the railroads during the 1800s dramatically changed life for all in america. in which of the following ways did the railroads impact the lives of european immigrants? a. they provided jobs for many immigrants. b. they allowed immigrants a new way to easily reach the u. s. c. they alienated immigrants from the americans. d. they forced immigrants to give up their cultural practices.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?