America, the story of Us: Heartland

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What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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To help with transportation, communication, and to connect the nation.

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In what town did the Union Pacific Railroad begin?

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Omaha, Nebraska

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In what town did the Central Pacific Railroad start? Options: Promontory, Utah; Houston, Texas; Sacramento, California; New York City, New York

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Sacramento, California

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In what town did both parts of the railroad met?

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Promontory, Utah

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What caused Native Americans to attack the railroad and its workers?

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The railroad was built in the middle of their land and was destroying it.

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Which president was in office that allowed the Transcontinental Railroad to be built?

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Abraham Lincoln

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The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific companies hired workers from _________ and _________ to build their railroads.

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China and Ireland

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What was a challenge the Central Pacific workers faced while building the Transcontinental Railroad?

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mountains

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What was the largest amount of land one individual could purchase through the Homestead Act?

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160 acres

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How long did settlers have to wait in between filing an affidavit and securing final title to the land one settled? Options: 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years

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5 years