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The transcontinental railway had a major effect on how Americans perceived thier nation, and it became a symbol of America's growing industrial power and a source of confidence that led them to take on even more ambitious quests.
The cultural moviment humanism, also a system of education, was growing during the renaissance. It promoted the idea that man was the center of his own universe. Educated people should embrace <em>human achievements</em> in education, arts and science. They also should <em>be able to read and write and persuade others to virtuous actions, by studying humanities</em>.