Which of the following was NOT an important area of competition and conflict between England and Germany in the years leading up to World War I?

Of the revolutions of 1848.

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.