<span>Assuming that this is referring to the same list of options that was posted before with this question, the answer is the "diary of an Irish immigrant", since the immigrant populations were almost always very separated from one another. </span>
Answer: We the people. The first three words of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of America. These words make it clear to all readers that in the United States the people are the foundation and driving force of the government.
The idea was that with railroad expansion in new territory, settlers would follow, establish communities, and increase the value of land. Railroads could sell their portions of land and profit from their investment. The federal government hoped the railroad profits would be reinvested for further expansion.
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They needed more soldiers and they earned their freedom to fight.