Written by Baron de Montesquieu, The Spirit of the Laws is about the ideal organization of government.
the selfish nature of human beings.
the need to dominate individual will.
the reason to restore monarchies.

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.