This political cartoon comments on events that occurred during the - A man has a pair of glasses and a big bag

Reconstruction era

Age of Jackson

Second Great Awakening

War of 1812

No we should just pass

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.