The period in the evolution of advertising that extended from the beginning of recorded history to roughly the start of the nineteenth century was called the:

This is called the preindustrial age

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.