Well, all terms would suggest to A. it made life much shorter. Starvation makes you weak, and your vital organs don't function properly, often times leading to death. Hope this helps!
Just Google it.
He was Franklin Pierce.
Adolf Hitler was Austrian.
Having a railroad would make transportation of goods much easier. This would also make it safer and more efficient. There were a few risks involved but far less than transporting by conventional means.
Legaslative branch, i hope this helps you out(: