Which economic change did European exploration cause? Countries overspent on exploration and lost wealth.
Trade increased and made European countries wealthier.
Trade shifted back to the area near the Mediterranean Sea.
Economic cooperation between European countries increased.

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.