Summarize three main things interest groups do to get laws passed in their favor.

 Interest groups try to get laws passed in their favor through member education, using the media, and hiring lobbyists.

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.