Which of the following is an accomplishment of emperor caesar augustus?

a.
he started a civil war that eventually overthrew the republic.

b.
he started a prolonged time of peace in the roman world.

c.
he ended the persecution of christians.

d.
he wrote a famous book on philosophy.

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.