During the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the united states, a. cities on the coasts were cut off from the rest of the country. b. many people lost interest in new settlements. c. civil war refugees fled to new towns in the western territories. d. many new towns and settlements grew.

Which describes a contribution from classical rome to modern western civilization? a. international gathering to celebrate sporting achievement b. written constitution based on natural rights c. large infrastructure projects to benefit the public d. direct election of the ruler by all residents of the empire