In 1862 the Pacific Railway Act was approved by Congress, encouraging the construction of a transcontinental railroad. Some of these railroads were built with assistance from the Federal Government.
Of course it can. Photographs can illustrate past events as they happened and people as they were at a particular time.
African nations' raw materials and workforce served as fuel to imperialist countries. It helped them attain richness and development they have today. This situation did not help African nations but only made their country stagnant. The Africans spent their hundreds of years to servitude to make imperialists prosper.
Staying informed.
Citizens have the responsibility to stay informed of the issues affecting their communities, as well as national and international issues, and to be active in the civic processes.