Which of these resulted from the First Punic War? a Sicily became a Carthaginian province. b Rome strengthened its naval force. c Roman citizens were allowed to own slaves. d Phoenicians lost their hold on Carthage.

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.