I think it would be to provide social services for immigrants.So A
The Christian Church had served and provided social services for the people. It was a part of the change for the western countries. It has played a role in culture, politics, and religion. It also gave influence of Christian celebrations such as Christmas and some Christian events. It also helped in establishing schools and preserving philosophies centuries old. It had been a proponent to give deeper value on humanism, morality and family orientation, which is mostly preserved by the Christian Church.
The answer would be the president
One reason was because of the rising use of the railroads which allowed the country's markets to be interlinked together allowing trade, transport and business growth.
