Why was the Council of Trent convened? to help unify and reform the Catholic church

to allow more power for the Protestant rulers

to adopt a missionary focus for the reformers

to discuss the founding of new religious orders

To help unify and reform the Catholic Church

The Council of Trent is described as the prime embodiment of the counter-reformation movement, as it clarified the positions of the Catholic Church and decreed the Protestants’ heresy

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.