Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was corrected by the authors of the Constitution? A. no relations with foreign nations
B. no state governments
C. no national court
D. no elected representatives

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.