During the industrial revolution, inaction on behalf of the government to pass labor laws and protect the workers resulted in the formation of labor unions. true false

Yes, in general it is true that in on behalf of the government to pass labor laws and protect the workers resulted in the formation of labor unions, since many laborers during the Industrial Revolution worked in extremely dangerous conditions. 

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.