How did railroads influence the growth of western territories ?
a. the ability to bring in goods deterred industrial development
b. railroads spurred the foundation and expansion of towns along the western rail route
c. towns at the end of the railroad lines became ghost towns when the lines were extended
d. settlers moved away from native american lands to follow the rail road routes

the correct answer is option c. elenita versus "early puerto rican decor" is the best example, out of all the options, of a cultural conflict. a cultural conflict is defined as what happens when different cultures, that have different values and believes, clash. elenita not liking or accepting the puerto rican style of decoration, would represent that she does not identify herself with the puerto rican culture, therefore does not want to have decorations influenced by that culture.

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