Why were real companies in a hurry to complete many miles of track laying in the mid-1800s?

The rail companies were in a hurry to complete track laying in the mid-1860s because they wanted to connect the Union to California which was experiencing rapid growth which was largely due to the California Gold Rush which had seen many people move to California. This made California an important part of the United States

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.

the puritans were a group of people who grew discontent in the church of england the common unity strengthened the community.