Adescription of how the symbol meant in the culture that it created

Human cultures use symbols to express specific ideologies and social structures and to represent aspects to their specific culture

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.