*The voyages were wasteful and cost too much money *Contact with other countries encouraged foreign ideas *Not returning to China's policy of isolation would lead China to ruin What was a result of the statements presented in this list?

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.