How do steinbeck's structural choices and time manipulation in chapter 2 increase
mystery, tension, and surprise in the plot?

The first one is russia because in russia they were on the rough times and they never had a way to get out of

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.

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