Because Portugal became one of the most important allies of Spain. The prime minister of Portugal knwon as Salazar was supporting the army of Franco. Many dissidents of Portugal were protected in Spain and, even though the relations were a little bit tense, Portugal gave their full support giving aircraft as an aid to Franco in Spain. Salazar<span> reassured Franco and his allies that no interference would hinder the supply traffic directed to the Nationals. </span>
No it's either you Christian or Catholic you can't be both at the same time unless you wanna change religions.
In 1862, Congress passed the Pacific Railway Act, which authorized the construction of a transcontinental railroad The first such railroad was completed on May 10, 1869 Four of the five transcontinental railroads were built with assistance from the federal government through land grants.