Who often made more money than the miners during the california gold rush? a. the families of the miners b. the companies that owned the mines c. the people that sold the miners supplies and services d. the people who took the old jobs of prospective miners once they left for california

I'm going to guess the right answer was C

Political forces often influence public opinion.

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.