Describe why great britain wanted to expand their territory to other parts of the world. what would they have to gain from the expansion of their territory? include at least two examples

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.

The british government reacted in a way that the people could not control they rise the takes the king also allowed the british soldiers to go into the people’s house and control them and the people would have to take care of them