It provided a commercial link between the East and the West.
Explanation:
On May 10, 1869, by typing the last nails of gold, silver, and bronze in the desert part of Utah, U.S. Railroad officials marked the end of America's first transcontinental railroad.
The railroad, called Union Pacific, which extends from east to west and the Central Pacific, which extends from west to east, is extended by 29,000 miles of rails extending from Omaha, Nebraska, to Sacramento, California.
The stripes merged on a plateau covered with stunted vegetation north of Salt Lake City. Telegraphists east and west of the site were asked to refrain from using lines so that the word "Done", which marked the end of the ceremony, could "echo" across the country.
The Transcontinental Railroad fulfilled its expectations as it connected socially and economically to all corners of the United States.
Religion played a key role in colonies that were established in New England. Many Colonies were established by people who were exiled because of there religious beliefs. A group know as the Puritans, wanted to reform the Church Of England.